John Throckmorton
About John Throckmorton
John Throckmorton is a Senior Lawyer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, recognized for securing multi-million dollar verdicts and winning significant appeals. He holds a JD from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and has a strong background in political science and economics.
Work at Arnold & Porter
John Throckmorton has been serving as a Senior Lawyer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since 2011. In this role, he has secured multi-million dollar verdicts after trial and won multiple appeals on groundbreaking legal issues, which resulted in published opinions. His extensive experience in litigation and legal strategy contributes to the firm's reputation in handling complex legal matters.
Education and Expertise
John Throckmorton holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from Syracuse University - Maxwell School, completing his studies from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he obtained dual degrees in Economics and Political Science with a specialization in International Relations from UCLA, where he studied from 1987 to 1992.
Background
Before joining Arnold & Porter, John Throckmorton worked as a Lawyer at Rogers Joseph O'Donnell from 2002 to 2006. He also served as a Broker Associate at Pacific Union for one year, from 2001 to 2002. His career includes a six-month secondment at Lyft, Inc., where he managed a wide range of litigation, gaining valuable in-house legal experience.
Achievements
John Throckmorton has achieved significant milestones in his legal career, including securing multi-million dollar verdicts and winning appeals on groundbreaking legal issues. He has also fought for and secured justice in dozens of pro bono representations, demonstrating his commitment to legal ethics and advocacy. His extensive experience advising law firms and law-related businesses on legal ethics and regulations further highlights his expertise in the field.