LATERAL LINK

JOHN THURMOND

John Thurmond is a Director at Lateral Link's Chicago office, where he matches highly qualified attorneys seeking new opportunities in Chicago and the Midwest with top-notch Law Firm and Corporate employers. Prior to joining Lateral Link, John practiced law for several years in Chicago, specializing in commercial real estate transactions, zoning and governmental relations, both in-house at ORIX Real Estate Capital, Inc. and in the law firms Kirkland & Ellis LLP, SNR Denton LLP and Schiff Hardin LLP. John received his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to entering the legal industry, John was a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, specializing in satellite communications aboard amphibious assault ships. John is active in the community, working extensively with the Notre Dame Club of Chicago, with the Public Interest Law Initiative of Chicago and with the Associate Board of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, where John is a founding member and former chair. In his spare time, John pursues his other passion, soccer, working with a competitive youth travel soccer club as a strategic advisor and coach,training coaches for the local American Youth Soccer Organization region and playing goalkeeper in recreational soccer leagues around Chicago.

“John assisted me in my transition from a law firm to an in-house position with a private fund. I was extremely impressed with John's integrity and responsiveness -- he obviously put a lot of thought into my candidacy, and he always returned my calls and gave me updates promptly. In the course of discussions with potential employers, John always appreciated and understood my point of view and clearly cared that the position to which I transitioned be a good fit for me personally and professionally. I would highly recommend John to other attorneys seeking to make a similar move.” Georgetown Alum, 2004