Practice areas
Corporate/M&A; intellectual property; globalisation of education
Introduction
Vinita Bahri-Mehra leads Kegler Brown’s global business and global education practices in Columbus, Ohio, and is a nationally recognised adviser on global strategy and cross-border growth for major companies and higher education institutions. Chambers USA described her as “the only ‘expert’ attorney in the Midwest for Indian business matters”, reflecting her deep US-India experience.
With more than two decades of experience serving as outside general counsel, Bahri-Mehra provides informed guidance on data security and privacy, tax mitigation, M&A, employment strategy, trade compliance, and other core elements of global expansion. She represents US companies in a wide range of international transactions and advises non-US companies on the legal and tax considerations involved in launching or expanding operations in the United States.
As the firm’s global education leader, she has directed dozens of projects for institutions nationwide, helping colleges and universities navigate the complex regulatory and funding landscape of international growth.





