John brings more than 25 years of experience in the technology and energy sectors and has led hundreds of M&A and financing transactions for both public and private organizations. At Intersect, he oversees all legal affairs and operations.
Before Intersect, John was a partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where he led the San Francisco Corporate Group, mentored five associates and advised several of the firm’s practices, including Technology and Innovation, Energy and Infrastructure, Mergers and Acquisitions, and the Technology Companies Group. His practice spanned all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including negotiated mergers, auction bid processes, cross-border transactions, distressed sales, and leveraged buyouts.
John earned both his BA and JD from the University of California, Davis. He is also a member of the Chambers USA, Projects: Energy and Infrastructure.
John lives in San Diego with his wife and three children. He spends his free time immersed in live music and spending as much time as he can at the beach.