John Knowles

John Knowles is an experienced legal professional with a career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as Associate General Counsel at Old World Industries since May 2022, John advises the executive team on legal risks and manages a range of commercial contracts. Prior to this role, John held positions at Republic Brands as Senior Counsel and Senior Regulatory Counsel, overseeing regulatory compliance in the tobacco and cannabis sectors. John's background includes a significant tenure at CME Group as Senior Investigator, where John focused on trading violations in futures and derivatives, alongside earlier roles as an Associate Attorney at various law firms, where John litigated complex civil cases across multiple practice areas. John's educational background includes a J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from Indiana University Bloomington.