John Malone

Attorney
John has extensive experience negotiating and drafting agreements for company formation, corporate finance, and complex commercial transactions, including technology agreements, IP licenses, and product distribution.
John Malone, Associate at Arent Fox

He plays an active role as general legal counsel for clients in the cannabis, health care, hospitality, and technology industries. John currently works with leaders in the regulated California cannabis industry by helping clients understand the complex interplay of state and federal regulation.  

Previous Work

Prior to joining Arent Fox, John was the General Counsel and Vice President of Quality and Compliance for an international hospitality organization, where he controlled all aspects of new business development in addition to dispute resolution, compliance, licensing, employment law, and global oversight of the Human Resources department. He served on the Board of Advisors for several organizations, ranging from a sports technology start-up to nonprofit guidance, and has worked for prominent law firms in the DC and Virginia area. 

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

John's presentations and publications include:

  • “Navigating the US Regulatory, Compliance & Tax Landscape,” 2019 CannaVest West, July 23, 2019
  • "The Three C’s: Cybersecurity, Cryptocurrency & Cannabis Program," Arent Fox Los Angeles Office, September 27, 2018
  • "Bitcoin for Care: Healthcare Hopping on the Blockchain," California Healthcare News, July 11, 2017
  • Bar & Court Admissions
    • California Bar
    • Virginia Bar
    • District of Columbia Bar
  • Education
    Ohio State University
    BA
    University of Baltimore
    JD
    Georgetown Law
    LL.M.