John Chory

Practice Areas

John Chory retired from the partnership in December 2023 and is currently of counsel. Mr. Chory represents technology and life sciences companies from startup through IPO. He is the former Global Chair of the firm's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice.

Mr. Chory advises both private and public companies in the following areas:

• Early-stage company formation and strategy

• Initial- through late-stage venture capital financings

• Public offerings of securities

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Technology licensing

• Securities law

Mr. Chory lectures frequently on legal issues facing emerging companies. He is an Xconomist.

While at Harvard, Mr. Chory taught negotiation as a teaching assistant to Roger Fisher, author of “Getting to Yes.” Prior to attending law school, he was a US Army intelligence officer.