John Ates is a highly skilled attorney with a background in both Economics and Philosophy. He studied at Vanderbilt University where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. Prior to that, he attended the University of Mississippi where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science. John's career has taken him to various law firms, currently running the Ates Law Firm. Prior to that, he worked as a Special Counsel at Albo & Oblon and a partner at Winston & Strawn Llp. With his vast experience in the legal field, John has become an expert in contract negotiations, commercial litigation, and general corporate matters.