RYAN ROBINSON
BOARD MEMBER
Ryan is an associate attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl’s Akron Office. Ryan focuses his practice on business transactions and corporate counseling, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy issues. He has experience in multiple industries including, but not limited to, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, technology, franchising, food and restaurant, and transportation.
He regularly advises clients on complex transactional matters, sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, day-to-day business operations issues, and contract review and negotiation. Additionally, Ryan assists clients in developing data-privacy compliance plans and guiding clients through data breaches, including ransomware, malware, hacking, and phishing attacks. He has represented a variety of clients, ranging from individual entrepreneurs to larger regional and national companies.
Having served as in-house counsel and outside general counsel, Ryan has a unique understanding of the client’s perspective and strives to deliver a commitment as dedicated service provider to all clients. Beyond the practice of law, Ryan is involved in the community through engagement with various non-profit organizations, charitable activities, and other efforts to positively impact the Northeast Ohio region.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I am a big fan of traveling, music, and Cleveland sports. My wife and I enjoy hanging out with our families and friends. And any night out to a good restaurant is always a blast.
What inspires you?
Seeing kindness and compassion in others creates a lot of compounding momentum that I find inspiring. Watching people come together to help others through voluntary acts of service says a lot about the human spirit and that everyone can make a difference for someone else.
Why are you on the board of directors?
I have been aware of Compassion Delivered, Inc.’s presence in Stark County for some time now and always felt an intrinsic connection to the organization and it’s mission. Personally, the recent loss of my grandfather, and the ongoing care of my other grandparents has shown me how much of a difference a warm meal and a conversation can make in a person’s life. Amongst a variety of other reasons, I have a very personal connection to Compassion Delivered and am honored to serve on its Board.
Who is a hero of yours?
My grandfather, Lester Prater, was a long-time hero for me. He taught our family and myself a lot from good taste in music to the meaning of hard work and value of education. He instilled a lot of great values in our family and inspires me to give back to others and make a difference in the community.
What is something quirky about you?
I’d like to think that I can quote about roughly 75% of the script of the movie Step Brothers!
