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John M. McSherry

General Counsel at LiveAction

John M. McSherry has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. John M. most recently served as the General Counsel at LiveAction - Network Performance Management since August 2021. Prior to this role, they were the Chief Legal Officer at Cloud9 Technologies LLC from February 2019 to August 2021.

From September 2016 to August 2018, John held the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ipreo. Their responsibilities included serving as the chief legal officer and member of the Executive Committee, with dual reporting to the CEO and President. John M. played a key role in managing legal, contracts, and risk functions in a rapidly growing business.

Before joining Ipreo, John worked for IPC Systems, Inc. for a remarkable 16 years from June 1999 to May 2015. John M. held various senior roles during their tenure, including SVP, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, as well as Corporate Secretary. John served as the chief legal officer and reported directly to the CEO, participating as a valuable strategic partner. John M. navigated and thrived through organizational changes, multiple CEOs, and market expansions.

John began their legal career as a Senior Counsel in the Enforcement Division at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) from October 1997 to June 1999. During this time, they conducted private investigations related to federal securities laws, focusing on cases involving financial fraud and insider trading. John M. played a crucial role in outlining investigative plans, issuing subpoenas, taking witness testimony, and drafting reports for Commission recommendations. John M. also assisted in civil suits and administrative proceedings by preparing legal documents.

Before joining the SEC, John worked as a Litigation Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel from October 1992 to December 1997. John M. gained extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including federal securities, antitrust, and insurance cases. John M. handled various tasks such as drafting pleadings, preparing discovery requests, conducting depositions, researching and writing briefs, and engaging in pro bono work.

Overall, John M. McSherry has had a successful and varied career in the legal field, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise in their roles as General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Executive Vice President.

John M. McSherry's education history begins in 1985 when they enrolled in Fordham University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. John M. successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 1989, marking the end of their four-year program.

Following their bachelor's degree, John M. McSherry proceeded to attend Fordham University School of Law. John M. enrolled in 1989 and devoted the next three years to their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. In 1992, they completed their legal education, receiving their J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

Additionally, John M. McSherry is recognized as a Member of the NY State Bar, but no information regarding the specific institution or date of certification is provided.

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  • General Counsel

    August, 2021 - present

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