Kenneth Sprang
Philadelphia, PA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
French Spanish
About
Kenneth A. Sprang is the managing member of Washington International Business Counsel, LLP, a boutique full-service Philadlphia and DC law firm, dedicated to providing business clients outstanding service at reasonable cost. Mr. Sprang counsels and represents both domestic and international clients regarding a wide range of corporate, business and transactional matters, as well as in labor and employment and commercial real estate issues. Over the course of his 40 plus year career, Mr. Sprang has practiced with both large and small firms, as well as serving as in house counsel for Fortune 500 companies and as general counsel to smaller companies. Mr. Sprang began his career with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, a large, multi-national firm. Subsequently, he served as in house counsel in the legal departments of Calgon Corporation, a former subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., and Cyclops Corporation, a Fortune 500 specialty steel manufacturer. Later, Mr. Sprang founded legal departments and served as in-house general counsel for several start-up and other privately-held companies, including a hospital and a web-based company. Mr. Sprang has also spent several years as a full-time law professor, and later taught property law and a labor seminar as an Adjunct Professor at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C.Mr. Sprang provides clients counsel and representation in corporate governance; negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, real estate documents, and other instruments; licensing, intellectual property matters; mergers and acquisitions; and federal and state regulatory compliance. He current serves as outside general counsel to several companies both domestic and international.Mr. Sprang also brings to his clients special expertise in commercial real estate and labor and employment law. He represents employers and executives in traditional labor relations matters, as well as in wage and hour, employment discrimination, HR, employee benefits, OSHA, and other issues related to employment. In addition to representing clients in all aspects of U.S. labor and employment law (including specific state laws), he has served on the senior staff of the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board and taught the subject for many years. He is the author or co-author of several books and articles on labor and employment law and alternative dispute resolution.With respect to commercial real estate, he serves as counsel to local developers and an architectural firm.Illustrative clients include, a New York B to B lending company, real estate developers, several IT companies, a web developer, a manufacturer of isostatic presses and an on line gaming company. His pro bono endeavors are focused on children. Recently formerly served on the Board of Directors of Kidsave International (Kidsave.org), an organization that helps move children in the U.S. and Colombia out of foster care and into adoptive families. Through Kidsave, in 2006 Mr. Sprang and his wife Carol adopted their now 25 year old son Christopher from Columbia. In addition, Mr. Sprang has served on the Board of and as General Counsel to Boys to Men International, which provides programs to support adolescent boys in the transition to adulthood.Areas of PracticeBusiness and corporate law, e.g., new companies, NDAs, transactionsCorporate governance and complianceLabor relations (including collective bargaining and arbitration)Employment lawFederal and state employment regulation, e., FLSA, FMLA, WARNBusiness transactionsCommercial real estate acquisitions, sales and financingRegulatory compliance Recent Presentations “Exculpatory Clauses,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2010)“Incorporating in the First State: Successfully Navigating Delaware Corporate Law,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)“Buy Sell Agreements: Planning for the Unforseeable Future,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)“Drafting Complex Indemnification Provisions: Keys To Mitigate Risk,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)“Paid Time Off Policies: Strategies to Prevent Abuse,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)“Drafting Indemnification Provisions in M&A,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)“COBRA Subsidy under ARRA,” Presentation for ASC Technologies of New York, Inc. (2009)“Contract Drafting: Reps & Warranties, Covenant & Conditions,” CLE Presentation for National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA (2009)Panel, “Proactively Managing Electronic Discovery: Challenges for Small Law Departments,” ACC 2008 Annual MeetingPanel, “Demystifying Trade Secrets,” ACC Annual Meeting (2008)Panel, “A Mile Wide and an Inch Deep: Things Every Small Law Department General Counsel Needs to Know,” Georgetown Corp. Counsel Institute (2008)
Practices Areas
Business
Employment and labor
International Law
Language
French Spanish
Contact
Washington International Business Counsel, LLP325 Chestnut StreetSuite 800Philadelphia, PA, 19106325 Chestnut StreetSuite 800Suite 800Philadelphia, PA, 19106
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Website: N/AReviews
My lawer fight forme untill he wine my case. Heis a very experience he can help any one with a trafic violation.
Ken has been very responsive and helpful in addressing corporate business for our several businesses
Ken Sprang is a superb attorney. He is careful, knowledgeable, smart and responsive. He is very attentive to critical details while not getting mired in them. He knows the end game and works to get you there. He makes every effort, no matter what, to stay on top of things. I highly recommend Ken.
Ken has not only been an amazing attorney but an expert on "forward thinking". Providing my family and myself with all of our personal and business legal needs for almost 4 years. Keeping us informed of current legal statues. Such as; estate planning, and all our corporate tasks. I would highly recommend Ken Sprang Esq to serve you in any legal or planning tasks you may have.
many many thanks atty.kenneth allyn sprang. the information given is very timely and i am not familiar as to what state to incorporate.i would definitely recommend atty. kenneth.
I have have been a client of this attorney on several occasions over the past 20 years and he currently represents me on a complex labor relations matter. He is very knowledgeable, communicates well with me as a client, and can be trusted to keep his clients' best interest at the forefront of all of his efforts. He is extremely ethical. With respect to my latest case, he has opened up legal options that I was not aware of and has been honest and been direct about the strengths and weaknesses of the case. He was clear about fees from the beginning. He formulates clear and understandable legal strategies.
When it comes down to having your company's needs met or your personal legal issues resolved I have found no one better. He practices what he preaches, integrity, tenacity, diligence, and exceptional grace. Our team delights in his ability to bring an objective and precise analysis to our internal discussions. His ability to address both sides of a position and provide the wisest of counsel is of great comfort to us all. Communication is a key component to his portfolio of skill sets. His ability to articulate and put his listeners at ease has proven for us an immeasurable asset. Thank You Ken for all that you do! Regards, Frank Johnson, III CEO Seamless NWS Inc.
I have used Ken privately and as my GC for my company. He is an excellant lawyer. Trustworthy, honest and hardworking. His knowledge is vast and deep.
My lawer fight forme untill he wine my case. Heis a very experience he can help any one with a trafic violation.
Ken has been very responsive and helpful in addressing corporate business for our several businesses
Ken Sprang is a superb attorney. He is careful, knowledgeable, smart and responsive. He is very attentive to critical details while not getting mired in them. He knows the end game and works to get you there. He makes every effort, no matter what, to stay on top of things. I highly recommend Ken.
Ken has not only been an amazing attorney but an expert on "forward thinking". Providing my family and myself with all of our personal and business legal needs for almost 4 years. Keeping us informed of current legal statues. Such as; estate planning, and all our corporate tasks. I would highly recommend Ken Sprang Esq to serve you in any legal or planning tasks you may have.
many many thanks atty.kenneth allyn sprang. the information given is very timely and i am not familiar as to what state to incorporate.i would definitely recommend atty. kenneth.
I have have been a client of this attorney on several occasions over the past 20 years and he currently represents me on a complex labor relations matter. He is very knowledgeable, communicates well with me as a client, and can be trusted to keep his clients' best interest at the forefront of all of his efforts. He is extremely ethical. With respect to my latest case, he has opened up legal options that I was not aware of and has been honest and been direct about the strengths and weaknesses of the case. He was clear about fees from the beginning. He formulates clear and understandable legal strategies.
When it comes down to having your company's needs met or your personal legal issues resolved I have found no one better. He practices what he preaches, integrity, tenacity, diligence, and exceptional grace. Our team delights in his ability to bring an objective and precise analysis to our internal discussions. His ability to address both sides of a position and provide the wisest of counsel is of great comfort to us all. Communication is a key component to his portfolio of skill sets. His ability to articulate and put his listeners at ease has proven for us an immeasurable asset. Thank You Ken for all that you do! Regards, Frank Johnson, III CEO Seamless NWS Inc.
I have used Ken privately and as my GC for my company. He is an excellant lawyer. Trustworthy, honest and hardworking. His knowledge is vast and deep.
My lawer fight forme untill he wine my case. Heis a very experience he can help any one with a trafic violation.
Ken has been very responsive and helpful in addressing corporate business for our several businesses
Ken Sprang is a superb attorney. He is careful, knowledgeable, smart and responsive. He is very attentive to critical details while not getting mired in them. He knows the end game and works to get you there. He makes every effort, no matter what, to stay on top of things. I highly recommend Ken.
Ken has not only been an amazing attorney but an expert on "forward thinking". Providing my family and myself with all of our personal and business legal needs for almost 4 years. Keeping us informed of current legal statues. Such as; estate planning, and all our corporate tasks. I would highly recommend Ken Sprang Esq to serve you in any legal or planning tasks you may have.
many many thanks atty.kenneth allyn sprang. the information given is very timely and i am not familiar as to what state to incorporate.i would definitely recommend atty. kenneth.
I have have been a client of this attorney on several occasions over the past 20 years and he currently represents me on a complex labor relations matter. He is very knowledgeable, communicates well with me as a client, and can be trusted to keep his clients' best interest at the forefront of all of his efforts. He is extremely ethical. With respect to my latest case, he has opened up legal options that I was not aware of and has been honest and been direct about the strengths and weaknesses of the case. He was clear about fees from the beginning. He formulates clear and understandable legal strategies.
When it comes down to having your company's needs met or your personal legal issues resolved I have found no one better. He practices what he preaches, integrity, tenacity, diligence, and exceptional grace. Our team delights in his ability to bring an objective and precise analysis to our internal discussions. His ability to address both sides of a position and provide the wisest of counsel is of great comfort to us all. Communication is a key component to his portfolio of skill sets. His ability to articulate and put his listeners at ease has proven for us an immeasurable asset. Thank You Ken for all that you do! Regards, Frank Johnson, III CEO Seamless NWS Inc.
I have used Ken privately and as my GC for my company. He is an excellant lawyer. Trustworthy, honest and hardworking. His knowledge is vast and deep.