As a member of the Firm's Corporate Group, Mr. Kibler focuses his practice in the areas of securities and corporate law.
Mr. Kibler provides personalized, end-to-end legal counsel to help public companies navigate the complexities of securities regulation and capital markets. He combines technical experience with practical insight to deliver solutions that ensure compliance and support strategic growth.
He routinely assists clients in meeting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC rules, and stock exchange listing standards. This includes preparing and reviewing periodic filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 reports, as well as beneficial ownership filings on Schedules 13D and 13G. Mr. Kibler monitors regulatory developments to ensure internal reporting processes and governance practices remain strong and compliant.
He also represents companies through public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, and debt placements. From managing SEC registration processes to advising on exemptions, he works closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant execution. His work also includes providing securities law support for mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Kibler maintains a robust corporate governance practice focused on advising boards of directors and senior management on fiduciary duties, oversight responsibilities, and risk management. He helps clients design and refine governance frameworks tailored to business objectives and regulatory requirements.
As an active leader in pro bono initiatives, Mr. Kibler serves as the Knoxville Pro Bono Office Chair and is a two-time recipient of the Knoxville Office Pro Bono Award. He has successfully briefed and argued pro bono cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, securing published decisions in favor of clients, including a seminal opinion that a national non-profit organization has described as "a cornerstone of that court's jurisprudence relating to the Convention Against Torture." Mr. Kibler was also instrumental in establishing the Knoxville Homeless Court and was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to serve as a commissioner on the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission. His term begins April 1, 2026.
Before joining Baker Donelson, Mr. Kibler practiced at an international law firm in Atlanta. He previously served as law clerk to the Honorable Eugene E. Siler Jr. in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and to the Honorable Robert H. Cleland in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.