Kurt Strovink’s experience in finance, insurance, technology, and the automotive industry affords him unique insight into the multitude of challenges facing individuals and businesses today.
When not practicing law, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, dog training, and hiking on the Olympic Peninsula.
MEMBERSHIPS
Washington State Bar
Federal 9th Circuit Bar
WSBA Business Section
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Partner, Aiken Law Group
Helping franchise automotive dealers and financial institutions navigate the legal distractions so that they may focus on what they do best – running their businesses. Practice areas of emphasis included mergers and acquisitions (M&A), real estate, secured transactions, litigation, consumer protection, administrative law, and legal compliance.
Executive Director & Director of Education, Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association (WSIADA)
Responsible for coordinating the association’s programs in governmental affairs, public relations, member services, association publications and event planning. In addition, Kurt developed and instructed the state mandated pre-licensing class for all new auto dealers in the state of Washington and developed continuing education materials for 1000+ dealerships.
Medical Research Evaluation Committee, Franciscan Health System
Institutional Review Board – approves clinical trials of medical devices and pharmaceuticals that are conducted within the health system. The committee is responsible for evaluating whether the proposed study will benefit the health and safety of the research subjects, overseeing the work of the investigator, and reporting major discrepancies in protocol management to the FDA.
Attorney, McLaughlin & Associates
Representing injured workers with Washington state L&I claims. Solely responsible for managing a case load of up to 300. Largest recovery valued at approximately $2 million dollars.
Vice President, Ries Management
As Vice President of Ries Management, Kurt led a team of consultants tasked with assisting automobile dealers navigate the maze of finance and insurance. A large portion of his work involved evaluating the stability, profitability, and legality of insurance products and sales procedures. Through countless dealings with the leading names in the F&I industry, Kurt developed a masterful understanding of reinsurance programs that he put to use helping clients maximize revenue in producer owned reinsurance companies (PORC) and non-controlled foreign corporations (NCFC).
EDUCATION
William Mitchell College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Rosalie Wahl Moot Court – Distinction for legal writing
During law school, Kurt won top honors for his appellate brief in the Rosalie Wahl Moot Court Competition and served as research assistant for Professor Ken Port overseeing the landmark Mitchell Study on Trademark Law that was featured in the Washington and Lee Law Review and has since spawned the renowned Intellectual Property Institute.
Arizona State University, B.A. in Political Science
Summa Cum Laude