Education

• B.A., University of Chicago
• J.D., University of Chicago Law School

Bar & Court Admissions

• Georgia Bar
• Illinois Bar

Can Speak To You About

• Serving as outside general counsel for growing businesses
• Structuring companies for long-term growth and investment
• Founder agreements, ownership issues, and succession planning
• Customer, vendor, and strategic partnership contracts
• Hiring, incentive compensation, and executive arrangements
• Navigating employee and equity-holder transitions
• Protecting intellectual property in practical, cost-effective ways
• Preparing a business for investment, acquisition, or exit
• Managing legal risk for closely held and family-owned businesses
• Supporting values-driven entrepreneurs with clear, practical counsel

John Arbogast has represented clients ranging from individuals and early-stage start-ups to established enterprises in a wide range of transactional matters. 

A native of Kentucky, John graduated from the University of Chicago with both his B.A. and J.D. In 2008, he began his career as a corporate associate at Mayer Brown LLP. From 2010 to 2014, he worked in a variety of in-house legal positions before spending nearly five years at a boutique Chicago corporate firm that was eventually acquired by Tucker Ellis LLP, handling a variety of transactional matters for start-ups to mid-size companies. From 2019 to 2021, John handled mergers and acquisitions at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP before starting his own solo practice.

“Transactional law is an important part of the legal process for businesses. After years of experience in transactional law, I am eager to provide insight to the Stanton Law team and clientele.”

When he is not working with clients, John’s four children keep him very busy. In his limited free time, he enjoys powerlifting, reading Russian novels, and participating in the life of his Orthodox parish.