Understanding the Business Needs of Our Clients

CUMMINS & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

John Cummins concentrates his practice in business advising, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, and intellectual property protection. His clients are primarily technology oriented companies, health care ventures, licensed professionals, and entrepreneurs.  He has represented clients varying from Fortune 500 companies, shareholders of public and private corporations, to emerging companies and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Cummins has experience as a general counsel, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and a member of the boards of director of several businesses. He previously was general counsel and CFO for PocketScript, Inc., a software developer for wireless physician systems.  He also worked for the legal departments of DePaul University and a Federally chartered savings & loan with assets in excess of $1 billion and eighteen branches. 

Mr. Cummins received his B.A. and J.D. from DePaul University and currently is Vice Chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the DePaul University College of Law and Chairman of the Athletics Advisory Council for DePaul Athletics.  Mr. Cummins shares the distinction of being the first four-year letter winner in Men's NCAA Division I soccer at DePaul University.

EDUCATION, BAR ADMISSIONS

Juris Doctorate from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, in 1992.  Bachelor of Arts Degree from DePaul University, majoring in Political Science in 1988.

U.S. Court of Appeals: 7th Circuit and Federal Circuit.  U.S. District Court: Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, Trial Bar of the Northern District of Illinois, District of Colorado.  Supreme Court of the State of Illinois.

American Bar Association: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Science & Technology and Health Care Sections.  Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Faculty, Certificate Program in Corporate Governance, DePaul University College of Law and College of Commerce, Fall 2006

“IP Issues in Stock/Asset Purchase or Merger Agreements”, ISBA Intellectual Property Section Meeting- What Every Lawyer Should Know about Intellectual Property

"Selling Your Business: Cashing In On Years of Hard Work”, Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Seminar Series, DePaul University, College of Commerce

“The Basics of Trade Secret Law”, ISBA Intellectual Property Section Meeting- What Every Lawyer Should Know about Intellectual Property

“Pharmaceutical Issues, Medical Devices and Fraud & Abuse- Practical Issues & Current Developments”, ISBA Health Care Section Meeting- Representing Health Care Providers in a Changing Environment

 

Guest Lecturer, “Critical Legal Issues for a Start-Up Business”, MGT 570 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University

Managing Shareholder

E-mail: jcummins@cumminsassociates.com

John J. Cummins

Phone: 312-464-9842