John
W.
Stephenson Jr.
Partner
Atlanta
Business Phone:
404.885.3602
Business Fax:
404.962.6728
john.stephenson@troutmansanders.com
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John Stephenson's practice consists of advising clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. From the entrepreneur to privately held businesses to publicly traded companies, John advises on general corporate, finance, securities and intellectual property matters, including:
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mergers & acquisitions
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corporate governance
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corporate finance
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SEC reporting and compliance
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partnerships & joint ventures
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LLC operating agreements
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shareholders' agreements
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franchise agreements & disclosure documents
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intellectual property license arrangements
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athlete & other celebrity endorsements
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private equity funds formation, structure, capital-raising, and portfolio transactions
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venture capital
John also has significant experience regarding legal issues surrounding sports marketing events and attractions. He is experienced in drafting related contracts including title sponsorship agreements, broadcast rights agreements, team/participant agreements, content licensing and ancillary vendor and sponsor agreements. Additionally, he is experienced in negotiating and resolving shareholder/partner disputes involving privately owned companies, and is counsel to entities and individuals on matters regarding nonprofit corporations and charitable giving.
Publications
“New Laws Address the Electronic Transmission of Corporate Communications,” Business & The Law, Spring 2001.
“Thanks But No Thanks: Creating an Unsolicited Idea Policy,” Technology, Intellectual Property & The Law, Summer 2001 (co-author).
Civic Involvement
Emory University Board of Visitors
Attending Southern Capital Conference, September 2011
Other Distinctions
Selected as a Rising Star in Mergers & Acquisitions by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine (2005-2012).
L.E.A.D. Atlanta Class of 2005.
Leadership Atlanta Class of 2010.
Work Experience
Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2008-present
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2000-2007