John Kreitler has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate finance, especially relating to technology businesses, insurers, insurance producers, and health care companies. In particular, he has represented clients in insurance matters, including holding company issues, changes of control, demutualizations, insurance product creation and licensing, and reinsurance treaties.

John also has considerable experience in the representation of vendors and significant users of technology in a business setting, particularly in computer hardware and computer software products and services, and the products of advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, and medical equipment companies. His practice has included intensive involvement in software and intellectual property development and licensing arrangements, outsourcing and facilities management agreements, strategic alliances and joint venture agreements, system integration contracts, e-commerce trusts, web site development and ISP and ASP hosting agreements.

John lectures widely for trade and industry associations on topics relating to technology transfer, venture finance, strategic partnering, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, including changes of control in insurance and other highly regulated industries.

John Kreitler has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate finance, especially relating to technology businesses, insurers, insurance producers, and health care companies. In particular, he has represented clients in insurance matters, including holding company issues, changes of control, demutualizations, insurance product creation and licensing, and reinsurance treaties.

John also has considerable experience in the representation of vendors and significant users of technology in a business setting, particularly in computer hardware and computer software products and services, and the products of advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, and medical equipment companies. His practice has included intensive involvement in software and intellectual property development and licensing arrangements, outsourcing and facilities management agreements, strategic alliances and joint venture agreements, system integration contracts, e-commerce trusts, web site development and ISP and ASP hosting agreements.

John lectures widely for trade and industry associations on topics relating to technology transfer, venture finance, strategic partnering, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, including changes of control in insurance and other highly regulated industries.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1974, cum laude, Order of the Coif

Wesleyan University, B.A., 1968

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Distinctions

* AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Corporate M&A

* Board of Editors, Wisconsin Law Review

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association

* Connecticut Bar Association: Technology Law Section

* International Technology Law Association

* Connecticut Technology Council: Board of Directors

* Connecticut Venture Group, Hartford Chapter: Secretary; Board of Directors

Community Involvement

* Connecticut Opera Association: Chairman

* Greater Hartford Arts Council: Director

* Hartford Seminary: Corporator