John Hamilton is an accomplished attorney and partner with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, venture capital, private equity transactions, and contract negotiation. Currently with Newmeyer & Dillion since September 2017, Hamilton previously held similar roles at Troutman Sanders LLP from March 2014 to August 2017 and Rutan & Tucker, LLP from March 1998 to September 2011. Additionally, Hamilton co-founded and served as co-owner and general counsel at Bracke Manufacturing, LLC from September 2011 to January 2014. Educationally, Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from Stanford University and a Doctor of Law from the University of Southern California, both during the years 1993 to 1996.