He excels in advising on traditional labor law matters ranging from collective bargaining to arbitrations, helping companies navigate relationships with virtually every union. John has served as management-side lead negotiator in collective bargaining at facilities around the country. His training programs are known for equipping supervisors with effective, lawful communication strategies during critical periods such as bargaining and organizing campaigns.
Compliance is at the core of John's counseling services. He partners with legal, HR, and business teams to develop practical and effective labor and employee relations strategies to help avoid litigation. When disputes arise, John brings first chair jury trial experience and serving as lead counsel in high-stakes preliminary injunction hearings and administrative trials and proceedings. John’s calm demeanor frequently proves invaluable in emotionally charged scenarios.
John has been a leader in the community as well, having served in positions in state government, counsel to political campaigns, and on boards of directors for nonprofits that tackle child abuse, neglect, and family homelessness, improving the lives of Hispanic students, and fighting hunger and food insecurity.
Professional and Community Involvement
Board member, Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb
Former board member, Sandy Springs Mission, Inc.
Former board member, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc.
Former board member, Indiana Historical Society
Former board member, Indiana Kids First Trust Fund
Honors
Georgia Super Lawyers, 2023-2025
State Bar of Georgia 2022 Commitment to Equality Award
Georgia Trend Magazine, Legal Elite, 2021
Chambers USA, 2015-2024
Barnes & Thornburg Camille Conway Diversity Award, 2021
BTI Client Service All-Star, 2015
Recipient, Sagamore of the Wabash awards from Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh and from Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan