John Grothaus

John Grothaus is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in representing insurance, financial, and private equity clients in various corporate and securities matters.12 Here are some key details about John Grothaus:

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner in Sidley Austin's Insurance and Financial Services group in Chicago1
• Practice Areas: M&A, capital investments, private and public securities offerings, and complex insurance financings1
• Expertise: Focuses on developing creative, practical solutions for client needs1

Education

• Graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree
• Holds a B.A. in Political Science, Spanish, and European Studies from the University of Notre Dame

Career Highlights

• Promoted to partner at Sidley Austin, effective January 1, 20243
• Previously held roles such as Summer Associate at Vinson and Elkins
• Served as Editor in Chief at Washington University Global Studies Law Review

Pro Bono Work

John maintains an active pro bono practice, which includes:

• Advising legally underserved emerging businesses through Sidley's Emerging Enterprises Pro Bono Program
• Assisting not-for-profit entities in various corporate matters
• Representing asylum seekers and refugees fleeing persecution abroad through Sidley's Political Asylum and Immigrants' Rights Project1

Recent Work

John was part of the Sidley team that represented Kuvare Asset Management in its US$750 million acquisition by Blue Owl Capital.4

John Grothaus's LinkedIn username is johngrothaus.5