Kimberly Ball's practice focuses on representing individuals and corporations in complex civil litigation matters and white collar defense at both the federal and state levels. Ms. Ball has also represented clients in arbitration proceedings.
Ms. Ball’s practice includes assisting clients with federal regulatory compliance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Bank Secrecy Act. Ms. Ball has also assisted clients with legal issues surrounding extradition proceedings.
Ms. Ball has defended clients against a variety of claims, including discrimination, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, trademark and copyright infringement and unfair competition. Ms. Ball also assisted in negotiating a settlement involving the District of Columbia Lottery.
Prior to joining Akin Gump, Ms. Ball was a law clerk for the Honorable Anita Josey-Herring of the District of Columbia Superior Court.
Ms. Ball received her B.A. in political science from Bowling Green State University in 1997. She received her J.D. cum laude in 2004 from American University’s Washington College of Law, where, as part of the law school’s domestic violence clinic, she represented victims of domestic violence in civil cases and prosecuted misdemeanor cases under the supervision of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She is a member of the District of Columbia and New York bars.
Ms. Ball is a Women Empowered Against Violence board member and secretary of the board. Ms. Ball is also an advisory board member for Back On My Feet’s District of Columbia chapter.