About John-Paul

John-Paul is a partner in Cooley’s public companies group. His practice focuses on advising public and private companies and their boards of directors on a wide range of transactional and corporate governance matters. John-Paul represents clients in debt and equity capital markets transactions, ranging from IPOs and secondary offerings to high-yield, convertible and investment grade debt issuances. In addition, John-Paul advises public company clients on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure issues and compliance matters, and he regularly acts as the outside corporate counsel for his clients. John-Paul has been recognized by Chambers USA for his Capital Markets: Debt & Equity practice since 2015 where clients describe him as “extremely knowledgeable, responsive and personable” particularly noting his “strong deal sense” and “good business instincts.”  

I'm dedicated to learning my clients' businesses – and being a trusted adviser to boards and management – to build lasting relationships and provide practical advice for meeting their objectives.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity – California (2021 – 2025)

Chambers USA: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States – Nationwide (2021 – 2025)

The Legal 500 US: Capital Markets: Equity Offerings (2010 – 2025)

Los Angeles Business Journal – Top 100 Lawyers (2023)

International Financial Law Review: Capital Markets – Debt & Equity (2018 – 2021)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Vanderbilt University Law School, Board of Advisors, President
  • Phoenix House California, Board of Directors

He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and personable - I have complete confidence in him.

Client Testimonial, Chambers USA

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