John Martinez

Background

About John Martinez

Experienced, proven C-suite Global Executive and proactive General Counsel skilled in identifying business and legal risk. Develops and executes creative solutions minimizing risk and maximizing business opportunities for highly regulated multi-billion-dollar global companies. • Trusted Strategic Business Partner to CEOs, C-suite Executive teams, and Board of Directors. Known for delivering timely, accurate, clear, and concise legal, compliance and business guidance in complex industries and sophisticated environments. • Deep government and commercial contracting experience, including in national defense, security and intelligence sectors, with a top secret security clearance. Breadth and depth of legal, governance, and compliance expertise in turning around businesses, protecting mission critical equities, and guiding companies into the future. Strong financial acumen, including litigating and defending companies before the SEC. • Change Leader of multidisciplinary global teams with deep commitment to talent development. • Member of the National Hispanic Bar Association’s (NHBA) PODER25 program, NHBA’s General Counsel talent pipeline initiative. • Dedicated and active Member of Children’s National Hospital Foundation Corporate Advisory Council and Chair of the White Hat Gala Fundraiser for the past four years, a Hospital signature event. Increased revenue 60% to over $1.6 million and personally raised almost • Serve on the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Law and National Security, and on the Tech, Law & Security Program Advisory Board at American University. Expertise: Corporate Governance • Commercial & Government Contracts • Compliance • Ethics • Anti-trust • Litigation • Labor & Employment • Environmental Health & Safety • Global Trade • M&A & Joint Ventures • International Business • Intellectual Property • Cybersecurity & Data Protection • Government Relations • Public Relations