Calvin D. Buford

Partner
P: (513) 977-8228
F: (513) 977-8141
Calvin Buford is a Partner in the Corporate Department and Chair of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. Calvin focuses his practice in general corporate and transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of publicly and privately held businesses; and debt and equity financings including senior, mezzanine and venture capital financing. He is a member of the firm's Associate Evaluation Committee and Diversity Committee.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Cincinnati Art Museum, Board of Trustees, Member of Executive Committee
  • Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), Board of Trustees, Member of Executive Committee
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cincinnati Business Advisory Council
  • Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business Accelerator, Leadership Council
  • Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Board of Trustees
  • Mercy Health Partners of Southwest Ohio Foundation, Board of Trustees
  • Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation, Board of Trustees
  • The Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, Board of Trustees, past Chairman
  • Queen City Club, Member
  • Commonwealth Club, Member
  • Leadership Cincinnati, Class XX

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers
  • Named 2008 Dealmaker of the Year by the Association for Corporate Growth (Service Provider Category)
  • Selected as a Cincy Leading Lawyer by Cincy Magazine
  • Recommended for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts by The Legal 500 United States
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®