LAWYER PROFILE

John Chory

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Startups & Emerging Companies

USA - Nationwide

11 years ranked

Technology

Massachusetts

13 years ranked

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

Massachusetts

20 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

John Chory retired from the partnership in December 2023 and is currently Of Counsel. John represents technology and life sciences companies from startup through IPO. He is the former Global Chair of the firm's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice.

John advises both private and public companies in the following areas:

- Early-stage company formation and strategy

- Initial- through late-stage venture capital financings

- Public offerings of securities

- Mergers and acquisitions

- Technology licensing

- Securities law

John lectures frequently on legal issues facing emerging companies. He is an Xconomist.

While at Harvard, John taught negotiation as a teaching assistant to Roger Fisher, author of “Getting to Yes.” Prior to attending law school, he was a US Army intelligence officer.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

John Chory has substantial experience of providing counsel to fintech and life science companies from inception through to IPOs.

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Technology - Massachusetts

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

John Chory frequently advises on complex venture financing and M&A. He has a wealth of experience in the Boston technology market and his clients range from emerging companies to public corporations. He chairs the firm's emerging companies practice group.

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Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - Massachusetts

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

John Chory is a widely respected corporate attorney whose multifaceted practice features strengths across M&A, capital markets and venture capital work. He acts on behalf of both investors and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector.

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