Kaleb Rumicho represents public and private companies on transactional and corporate law matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
Kaleb has advised clients on a variety of transactions, including Meridian Bioscience's $1.53 billion sale to SD Biosensor and SJL Partners, Eastman Chemical's $1 billion sale of its adhesive resins business to Synthomer, and Sonepar's acquisitions of Echo Electric. Kaleb's transactional experience also includes work with Cargill, Polaris, Cardinal Health, Artis Biosolutions, and Accurate Background, among others.
In addition to his transactional practice, Kaleb is committed to pro bono work, regularly assisting nonprofit organizations with corporate governance and transactional matters. He is actively involved in the Firm's Border Project and serves on the board of trustees of Wallin Education Partners as well as the board of directors of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP).
Prior to joining Jones Day, Kaleb served in government and began his legal career as an associate at an international law firm based in Minneapolis. There, he represented clients ranging from emerging companies to established corporations and private equity firms in all aspects of commercial and debt finance transactions, mergers & acquisitions, and general corporate matters.
Kaleb also spent five years working in education and politics before attending law school.
Experience
- Howard University (J.D. 2017); Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A. 2009)
- Minnesota
- Deputy General Counsel & Director of Judicial Appointments, Office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (2020-2021); Student Honors Law Clerk, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (2016); Law Clerk, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee (2015); Constituent Advocate, Office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) (2012-2014)
Minnesota Lawyer: "Attorney of the Year" (2020) and "Up & Coming Attorney" (2020)
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (2017-2019, 2023)
National Black Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 (2024)
Named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers (2023-2025)
- Oromo and Amharic (Ethiopian languages)