Ben Kitto
About Ben Kitto
Ben Kitto is a Public Finance Partner at Ice Miller LLP, specializing in tax-exempt bond financing for education and healthcare providers. He has extensive experience in public finance law and is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Rankings.
Work at Ice Miller LLP
Ben Kitto has been a Public Finance Partner at Ice Miller LLP since 2019, contributing to the firm's expertise in public finance law. Prior to this role, he served as a Public Finance Attorney at the same firm starting in 2015. His experience includes serving as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, purchaser's counsel, and bank counsel for various institutions. Kitto's tenure at Ice Miller spans multiple roles, including time as an Associate from 2012 to 2014 and as a Summer Clerk in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ben Kitto holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Philosophy and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington in 2008. Kitto specializes in obtaining tax-exempt bond financing for education and healthcare providers.
Background
Before joining Ice Miller LLP, Ben Kitto gained valuable experience through various internships and positions. He worked as a Legal Intern at Arizona PIRG in 2010 for three months and served as a Development Intern at The Aspen Institute in 2008 for two months. Kitto also held the position of Associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP from 2014 to 2015, contributing to his legal expertise in public finance.
Achievements
Ben Kitto has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Rankings for Public Finance Law, highlighting his contributions and expertise in the field. He is licensed to practice law in three states: Ohio, Indiana, and California, reflecting his broad legal qualifications and ability to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions.