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John C. Rodney

Of Counsel
Senior Director, Clark Hill Economics
fax +1 412.394.2555

John Rodney represents companies and investors in tax, corporate, and venture capital matters. He assists with acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity financing, securities offerings, and tax planning.

John has more than 40 years of broad-based experience in sophisticated transactions for an array of businesses, including numerous early-stage ventures and others involved in manufacturing, transportation, energy, communications, healthcare, and real estate. Owners, senior management, and general counsel rely on his wide understanding of accounting, financial and general business matters in addition to his legal skills.

Education

J.D., with Honors, Dickinson School of Law, 1979
B.A., with Honors, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Recognitions

Named among Best Lawyers in America® for Tax Law by Best Lawyers (1995-2026)

Memberships

Past Chair, MIT Enterprise Forum of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association

Former Chairman, Penn State Tax Conference

Former Chairman, Pittsburgh Tax Club

State Bar Licenses

Pennsylvania
VC Term Sheets

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