John McDonald is a shareholder in the firm's Corporate Practice Group and co-chair of the Emerging Companies Practice Group. He is a member of the firm's Pro Bono Committee. John was admitted to practice in Wisconsin in 2006 and has been with the firm since September 2006.John counsels clients on all stages of a business, from formation, financing and capitalization to exit strategies. A significant portion of his practice is in the area of mergers, acquisitions and other business combinations, including structuring, negotiating and financing acquisitions and dispositions of middle market companies in a variety of industries. In his startup and emerging company work, John regularly advises early stage companies and investors in connection with both capital and debt financings. In addition, John serves as outside counsel to a variety of companies in relation to corporate governance matters and general corporate matters, including drafting and negotiating consulting, distribution, employment, incentive compensation, license, operating, shareholder and supply arrangements.

Formed in 1962, Milwaukee Winter Club is the oldest youth hockey club in Southeastern Wisconsin.

BizStarts brings entrepreneurs together from all backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs to create a collaborative learning environment that embodies positivity, inspires confidence and develops people’s capacity to achieve personal success and business growth. Working together, we are creating economic opportunity, communities with unique character and a vibrant city with prosperity for all.

SecureFutures Foundation, Inc. (formerly Make A Difference–Wisconsin) provides financial literacy programs and resources that empower students to make sound financial decisions. Make A Difference–Wisconsin engages volunteers from the local business and professional community in the delivery of financial education in high schools and has been expanding throughout Wisconsin and into Illinois.