March 5, 2018 (San Diego) – Procopio Partner John P. Cleary has been elected by Procopio’s fellow partners to join the firm’s Management Committee. He takes over the positon formerly held by Partner John D. Alessio, who assumed the Managing Partner position at the beginning of January.

“John Cleary is an excellent attorney and a natural leader,” said Alessio. “He’s demonstrated a strong commitment to the firm, and will bring energy and vision to his service on our Management Committee.”

Cleary represents both private and publicly-held companies, private equity funds and investment firms in a wide range of transactions from structure and formation to capitalization and finance, and sale and acquisition.  Based in Procopio’s Del Mar Heights office, John’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture finance, securities transactions and general corporate matters.  He is experienced in the areas of securities compliance for both public and private clients. Cleary joined Procopio in 2008. He has a BA in English from the University of Kansas and a JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

“I greatly appreciate the confidence my colleagues have shown in electing me to serve on Management Committee,” Cleary said. “Procopio’s growth trajectory continues upward, and yet we’re continuing to provide quality service to our clients. It is my ambition to ensure that balance continues in my new role.”

Continuing their service on the Management Committee are Partners Michael J. Changaris, Marie Burke Kenny, Craig A. Ramseyer, Craig P. Sapin, and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer James G. Perkins.