John Lawrence practices in the areas of corporate, private equity, insurance and health law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities and venture capital financings, and joint ventures. John has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions of both public and private companies, recapitalization transactions and corporate divestitures. He is a former Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve.

John Lawrence practices in the areas of corporate, private equity, insurance and health law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities and venture capital financings, and joint ventures. John has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions of both public and private companies, recapitalization transactions and corporate divestitures. He is a former Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve.

EDUCATION

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1975

Washington and Lee University, B.S., 1968

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Pennsylvania

Distinctions

* AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Corporate M&A

* 2008 Best Lawyers in America®: Corporate Law, Health Care Law

* 2009 Best Lawyers in America®: Corporate Law, Health Care Law

* Listed as a 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Business/Corporate

* Listed as a 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Business/Corporate

Teaching Positions

University of Connecticut, School of Law: Lecturer at Law Business Planning

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association: Section of Business Law, Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions, Committee on Private Equity and Venture Capital

* Connecticut Bar Association: Executive Committee, Business Law Section

*Hartford County Bar Association

* American Health Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

* Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation, Inc.: Board of Directors, Former President

* The Hartford Club: Board of Governors, Former President (2005-2007)

* World Affairs Council of Connecticut, Inc.: Board of Directors, Executive Committee

* Greater Hartford Arts Council: Board of Directors

* Hartford Hospital: Board of Corporators