John L. Chilton

John's practice focuses on the representation of both open-end and closed-end investment companies and their independent directors. He also advises investment advisers with respect to registration and compliance matters. John has substantial experience in the organization and offerings of closed-end investment companies and mergers of open-end investment companies. He also advises on Commodity Futures Trading Commission registration and compliance matters.

Bar & Court Admissions

• New York
• District of Columbia

Education

• J.D., The George Washington University Law School
• B.A., cum laude, Williams College

Awards & Honors

• The Legal 500 U.S. (2012-2013, 2016, 2018)

• Sullivan Ranked in the 2018 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  May 30, 2018
• Sullivan Launches Corporate Governance and Board Advisory Practice
  Press Release
  November 9, 2017
• Sullivan Ranked in the 2016 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 15, 2016
• Sullivan Ranked in the 2013 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 4, 2013
• Sullivan Receives Top Rankings in Six Categories in the 2012 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 1, 2012
• Court Shoots Down SEC Rule that Would Have Provided Shareholders with the Right to Include Director Nominees in Company Proxy Materials
  Client Advisory
  August 4, 2011
• Chapter 2, "Organizing a Mutual Fund," Mutual Funds: Law and Practice, Law Journal Press (co-author) (July 2011)
• Chapter 6, "Proxy Statements and Information Statements," Mutual Funds: Law and Practice, Law Journal Press (co-author) (July 2011)
• Chapter 11, "Variable Insurance Products," Mutual Funds: Law and Practice, Law Journal Press (co-author) (July 2011)

Seminars & Presentations

• Liquidity/Derivatives: The SEC's Pending Rules
  Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter, Covington, KY (September 29, 2016)