Douglas Kordel
A highly motivated attorney practicing in Ohio, Douglas Kordel excels in his current position as the General Counsel of Proforma, an international franchisor that specializes in graphic communication products and services. Douglas Kordel oversees the company’s legal department, ensuring legal compliance with all business operations. His professional responsibilities entail drafting key documents, negotiating deals, and managing the company’s intellectual property. Highly active in the company, Douglas Kordel also serves as Compliance Officer, and he is an active member of the Operating Committee and Director of Human Resources. As an accomplished public speaker, Douglas Kordel has led discussions on numerous topics at the company’s annual conventions. In 2010, he presented, “Mergers and Acquisitions: Overcoming Obstacles to M&A Success.” Douglas Kordel earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law, graduating in the top 12% of his class in 1997. He completed his undergraduate degree in Information Systems at The University of Toledo. Prior to joining Proforma in 2003, Kordel served as Vice President of the Legal Department for Waterford International, LLC in Boca Raton, Florida, and as an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Purcell & Scott Co. LPA in Columbus, Ohio. Engaged in the legal profession, Douglas Kordel holds memberships with numerous professional organizations, including the the International Franchise Association, the American Corporate Counsel Association, the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising, and the Ohio State Bar Association. Additionally, he is listed in Who’s Who in 21st Century Business Leaders. Charitable organizations supported by Douglas Kordel include The Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. A resident of Hudson, Ohio, Kordel enjoys spending his free time hiking, fly fishing, jogging, golfing, and traveling.
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