Departments

Phone: 816.360.4363
Fax: 816.753.1536

Gregory M. Kratofil, Jr.

Shareholder

Mr. Kratofil provides legal counsel on a wide variety of matters for today’s technology companies, including startup formation and venture capital financing, intellectual property based joint ventures, copyright and trademark protection, software development and licensing, as well as drafting and reviewing various hosting, consulting, procurement, network and systems development contracts.

 

Mr. Kratofil's experience includes complex technology and commercial contracting transactions, technology and software-based mergers and acquisitions, as well as compliance with GLB, HIPAA, state privacy breach notification laws and other privacy directives.

 

Drawing on his technology and business background, Kratofil takes on the role as general counsel for a number of the region’s new and developing technology businesses.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • KCNext - The Technology Council of Kansas City 
  • Enterprise Center of Johnson County
    • Board of Directors
  • Kauffman Google Fiber New Company Creation Team
  • Kansas City International Visitors Council
    • Board of Directors

Distinctions

  • Selected for inclusion as a Rising Star by KC Business magazine, 2011
  • Recognized as the “Best of the Bar” for Technology Law by the Kansas City Business Journal

Publications & Presentations

January 25, 2011
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, chat rooms and text messaging. Many businesses are increasing their use of these social media and other “wired” sources of communication as marketing or publicity tools, while others still fear the issues that may arise from this new form of media. Regardless of whether a business chooses to participate actively in this “wired” world, it is imperative that organizations understand their use and abuse—and what can and cannot be controlled.
December 8, 2009
Presented at The Power of Angel Investing Seminar, Angel Capital Education Foundation
November 2009
Heart of America Chapter HIMSS Newsletter
April 29, 2009
"Up to Date" with Steve Kraske, KCUR-FM (89.3)
2006
Wichita Business Journal and Kansas City Business Journal
2002
Presented to National Business Institute Seminar
2001
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2000
Presentation at Energizing Entrepreneur 2000 Expo, Bartle Hall
2000
On KPHN 1190 AM
2000
Presented to KCMBA Seminar, E-Commerce: A New Perspective in the Practice of Law