John Kulewicz, Attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour

and Pease LLP

John Kulewicz, a Central Ohio attorney and swimming enthusiast, organizes unique swims around the world. This summer he organized the PT 109 swim – an ocean journey from Kennedy Island to Olasana and Naru in the Solomon Islands before returning back to Kennedy Island on August 18th 2018.

He earned his undergraduate degree in history from The Ohio State University and went on to graduate from Yale Law School. Currently, he works as a partner at Columbus law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Early Life and Education

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Professional Career

John Kulewicz has been a Columbus resident for almost four decades and has established himself as one of the top attorneys in Ohio. His impressive resume showcases his extensive expertise in litigation and appeals, which include successful resolution of cases involving constitutional and statutory law as well as complex commercial disputes.

Kulewicz has dedicated himself to community service in addition to his legal career. He served as board president of both Columbus Zoo and Catholic Social Services, was an officer of the Ohio Historical Society, and is a member of the Ohio Bicentennial Commission.

Achievements and Honors

John Kulewicz is a Columbus attorney renowned for his accomplishments both within the legal profession and in the community. As partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP in downtown Columbus, he chairs their appellate practice area.

Kulewicz has achieved several notable accomplishments in sports, such as swimming across the English Channel (relays). He organized and completed the PT 109 Swim, a 4.2 mile ocean swim from Kennedy Island to Olasana and Naru in 2018 before returning again to Kennedy Island in Solomon Islands. Additionally, he served as team captain of Over There!, an attempt by six American and French swimmers to cross the English Channel during June 2017 window.

Personal Life

John Kulewicz is a Central Ohio attorney who has been practicing law for almost four decades. He holds both a history degree from Ohio State University and a law degree from Yale.

He is active in several community organizations and serves on the boards of Columbus Zoo and Catholic Social Services. Additionally, he’s president of the Federal Bar Association’s Columbus chapter and an officer of Ohio Historical Society.

This summer, Jack Lundberg and five other swimmers paid homage to the 75th anniversary of Kennedy’s rescue by swimming the same 4.2-mile route JFK and his crew swam in the Solomon Islands. Jack Lundberg, Adrian Mula, Rich Lovering and Peter Canfield joined them, all escorted by English Channel pilots throughout their swim which was officially called PT 109 in August 2018.