John P. Edwards
Partner
Corporate
A partner in the firm’s Corporate Group, John advises clients on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, divestitures, equity investments, and corporate governance matters. He drafts and negotiates key transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, stockholders' agreements, operating agreements, and joint venture agreements. John has represented public and private companies and handled both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
In addition to his active corporate practice, John represents clients in pro bono matters, including asylum seekers and military veterans.
John earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before joining the firm, he worked at Patzik, Frank & Samotny, Ltd. and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Outside the office, John enjoys spending time with family and friends (including pets), traveling and engaging in all sports-related activities – from playing tennis to watching March Madness.
Additional Information
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A., cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
What’s your favorite book?
I’ll always carry a fondness for the Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) series, though I’m still waiting on George R.R. Martin to finish the latter.What’s your favorite way to spend your commuting time?
I like to walk to work, which allows me to catch up on new podcasts and music while enjoying all of the sights of Chicago – even in winter.What was your first pet?
We never had a family pet growing up, but I spent a ton of time at the humane society and pet sitting for neighbors. I finally became an adoptive cat dad when my wife moved in with her two felines.
Related articles
October 20, 2026