John Burns

John Burns has over 20 years of legal work experience, having worked in various roles at different companies. John started their career as an associate at Jones Day, where they handled real estate transactions for a diverse range of clients. John then joined Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., where they gained significant experience in corporate and real estate matters. After that, they worked as an Assistant General Counsel at Forest City Enterprises, where they were responsible for all aspects of transactions, including acquisitions, development, financing, and leasing. Currently, they are the Director of Legal Services at The Lubrizol Corporation, serving as a senior legal counsel for the global manufacturing company and a member of the business unit's leadership team. John has expertise in various areas, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, and real estate.

John Burns obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in the years 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Dayton between 1989 and 1993. John'ssecondary education took place at St. Edward High School from 1985 to 1989.