John J. Kulewicz has built his legal career on challenging conventional wisdom and taking on uphill battles. In his decades-long career, he has successfully argued and won cases before the Supreme Court of the United States and in courts throughout Ohio. John grew up in Columbus, where he saw firsthand the importance of good jobs and union membership to the economy of Ohio. He learned the values of hard work and independent judgment from his parents and grandparents, who came from Martins Ferry and Cincinnati. After graduating from The Ohio State University and Yale Law School, John joined one of Ohio’s top law firms. Outside of work, he is an accomplished long-distance swimmer and certified lifeguard. He lives with his wife Maryline in Upper Arlington where he has served on the City Council since 2020. He and Maryline are the proud parents of Adam and Abigail.