Kirsanow (born October 30, 1953) is a partner with the law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, working within its Labor & Employment Practice Group in Cleveland, Ohio.
He is also a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights (a part-time appointment), currently serving his third consecutive 6-year term.
He was previously a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from January 2006 to January 2008.