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, 2018-2021)
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Press ReleaseJune 9, 2021
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Press ReleaseJune 10, 2020
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Client AlertMarch 16, 2020
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Law360August 13, 2019
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Mergers & AcquisitionsAugust 13, 2019
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Sullivan Press ReleaseMay 30, 2019
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Press ReleaseMay 30, 2018
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Press ReleaseNovember 9, 2017
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Press ReleaseJune 15, 2016
- 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)