After his recent retirement from a successful career as a trial attorney and partner at Bartlit Beck, John now serves as the Chair of The Shared Humanity Project’s Advisory Committee, launching in June 2025. John also serves as a mentor and career preparation coach at The Master’s Apprentice Program in Denver, Colorado. In this position, John supports young adults’ development into skilled construction trades. John holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.S. in Political Science from Northwestern University.