John Quinn

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John B. Quinn is the founder of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, established in 1986, where the title held is Chairman & Partner since 2011.
Mr. Quinn is the founder of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan UK LLP, established in 2008, holding the title of Chairman since 2008.
Current jobs include General Counsel at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences since 1987, and membership roles at the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, The District of Columbia Bar, The State Bar of California, International Academy of Trial Lawyers as a Fellow, The Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Union Internationale des Avocats.
Former jobs include Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 1976 to 1979 and Instructor at Brigham Young University in 1977.
Education history includes graduate degree from Harvard University in 1976 and undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1973.

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Companies	Position	Start
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a law firm	Founder	1985-12-31
International Academy of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is a fellowship of over 650 trial lawyers from more than 30 countries, dedicated to protecting and promoting the rule of law. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The academy emphasizes judicial independence, equal access to justice, legal excellence, and high professional standards for judges and lawyers. Its mission includes advancing democratic principles, fostering legal reform, and upholding human rights worldwide. The organization hosts annual, mid-year, and international meetings in culturally significant locations to provide forums for legal education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices. It engages in international programs such as attorney exchanges, judicial training, anti-trafficking efforts, asylum support, and humanitarian projects. The academy partners with entities that promote the rule of law and human rights, supporting initiatives like journalist education, legal assistance for asylum seekers, restorative justice advocacy, and anti-human trafficking. The IATL Foundation funds legal reform, justice administration, and charitable activities, awarding grants to support systemic change. The academy also offers resources for members, including mental health support, podcasts, amicus briefs, and directories, and issues public statements reaffirming its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Los Angeles County Bar Association The Los Angeles County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers lawyers and advance the administration of justice	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Union Internationale des Avocats	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes social and civic activities including arts and sciences	General Counsel	1986-12-31
The State Bar of California The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a official attorney licensing agency	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The District of Columbia Bar The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
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Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Brigham Young University Brigham Young University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Claremont McKenna College Claremont McKenna College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes social and civic activities including arts and sciences	Commercial Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a law firm	Commercial Services
New York State Bar Association New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association	Commercial Services
The District of Columbia Bar The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The State Bar of California The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a official attorney licensing agency	Commercial Services
International Academy of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is a fellowship of over 650 trial lawyers from more than 30 countries, dedicated to protecting and promoting the rule of law. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The academy emphasizes judicial independence, equal access to justice, legal excellence, and high professional standards for judges and lawyers. Its mission includes advancing democratic principles, fostering legal reform, and upholding human rights worldwide. The organization hosts annual, mid-year, and international meetings in culturally significant locations to provide forums for legal education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices. It engages in international programs such as attorney exchanges, judicial training, anti-trafficking efforts, asylum support, and humanitarian projects. The academy partners with entities that promote the rule of law and human rights, supporting initiatives like journalist education, legal assistance for asylum seekers, restorative justice advocacy, and anti-human trafficking. The IATL Foundation funds legal reform, justice administration, and charitable activities, awarding grants to support systemic change. The academy also offers resources for members, including mental health support, podcasts, amicus briefs, and directories, and issues public statements reaffirming its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association The Los Angeles County Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers lawyers and advance the administration of justice	Commercial Services
Union Internationale des Avocats
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan UK LLP Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan UK LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services

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