+1.216.241.2880
kmay@cowdenlaw.com

Practice Focus:
Securities;
Commercial Litigation

Education:
Ohio Northern University, BA with high distinction, 1971;
The Ohio State University, JD summa cum laude, 1974;
Order of the Coif, Ohio State Law Journal

Admissions:
State Bar of Ohio, 2005;
Federal District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2008;
State Bar of Michigan, 2006

Karl E. May, Partner, Cleveland

Mr. May is a partner in the firm’s Securities Practice Group. He joined Cowden & Humphrey in July, 2003.

Mr. May focuses his legal practice on representing persons in the financial services industry, including investment advisers, securities broker dealers, and securities registered representatives, and represents clients in regulatory proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state securities commissions. He also represents clients in general business and commercial litigation, and advises clients with respect to securities law compliance in non‐public securities offerings.