In 2024, John was elected to serve as FordHarrison's Managing Partner, overseeing the firm's strategy and operations for all of its offices.
John represents employers in the litigation and arbitration of virtually every type of claim that may arise out of the employment relationship. These claims include actions to enforce restrictive covenants, employment discrimination and harassment, breach of contract, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, claims arising under state and federal wage and hour laws and family medical leave laws, employment/business torts, claims involving minority shareholder rights and business "divorces." John has extensive experience prosecuting and defending claims involving non-solicitation, non-competition and nondisclosure covenants including actions for injunctive relief, and has tried numerous jury cases to verdict.
John is admitted to practice before the trial and appellate courts of Georgia and North Carolina. In addition to being FordHarrison's Managing Partner, John is a member of the firm's Executive Committee and Diversity Executive Council. John is involved in a number of professional and community organizations including the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta and the Atlanta Bar Association. John also serves as a League Director for the football program at Northside Youth Organization.