John is an experienced corporate lawyer with knowledge of many areas of business law. He learns the operations and businesses of his clients in depth in order to be in a position to render legal advice in the context of their goals. John began his legal career in the Firm's Providence office in 1981 and moved to the West Palm Beach office in 1983 to assist in building the Firm's practice in Florida. John has extensive experience working with start-up companies and entrepreneurs as they form and grow their businesses. This focus area is supported by the Firm's Helping Innovators Thrive (HIT) program (hit.edwardswildman.com) which provides support and affordable access to strategic legal advice for qualifying entrepreneurs and young companies. John also represents venture capital funds. John has worked in the venture capital arena since he started practicing law in 1981. He has advised start-up companies from inception to IPO and beyond. He has a strong reputation in Florida for his knowledge of venture capital transactions and securities law. He also works on complex corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. John was recognized as a Top Lawyer in the South Florida Legal Guide 2010 and 2011 in the area of private equity. Notable Experience · John has advised a wireless equipment technology company from its inception. He helped to structure an initial venture capital investment before the company hired a management team. He guided the company through a series of complex private equity financings, its IPO, and changes in key management. The company raised over $240 million in private and public equity. · John advised an entrepreneur who started a medical imaging device company and represented the company in its start-up and early stage growth phases and through its public offering. He helped the company structure its private offerings and its IPO. · John represents a biometrics company recently spun out from its parent company. The company is developing state of the art fingerprint scanning technology. This company has raised substantial private equity from high net worth investors without issuing any preferred stock, which is the normal path for emerging growth companies. Other Distinctions John has been named a Florida Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine each year since 2006. Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications · "An Evening Dedicated to Alternative Sources of Financing," moderator, presented by South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) and Gold Coast Venture Capital Association, April 23, 2009, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. · Invention to Venture - Funding Your Start-up from Concept to Profitability, moderator, Enterprise Development Corporation's 10th Annual Emerging Technology Business Showcase, November 9, 2007, Deerfield Beach, Florida. · Finding the Right Strategic Partner: Alternative Route to Capital Growth Program, panelist, February 22, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. · 2007 Florida Venture Capital Conference, co-chair, February 6 - 7, 2007, Boca Raton, Florida. · "Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities of Directors," Program for Angel Investors at Florida Atlantic University. · "Responsibilities and Risks of Serving as a Director," Accredited Capital Network. · "Early Stage Capital - Term Sheet Trends," Ft. Lauderdale Angel Investor Seminar. · "Corporate Governance - Post-Enron under Sarbanes-Oxley," AeA CFO Roundtable Series. News & Publications November 6, 2009, EAPD Attorneys Selected For Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2009 January 15, 2009, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge and Attorneys Named Among South Florida's 2009 "Top Law Firms" and "Top Lawyers" January 13, 2009, EAPD Partner John G. Igoe elected to serve on the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) Board of Directors October 30, 2008, EAPD Attorneys Named Super Lawyers 2008 October 30, 2007, EAPD Attorneys Named Super Lawyers 2007 June 19, 2006, Six Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Lawyers Named Florida Super Lawyers March 31, 2004, Private Equity Attorney John G. Igoe Elected to Executive Committee of Edwards & Angell, LLP
Edwards & Angell, LLP Before Edwards Wildman After college, John worked as a manager for a rock band based in Providence, RI. He started a consulting company with two partners working as marketing entrepreneurs and promoting street fairs for downtown merchant associations. Besides Edwards Wildman John enjoys kayaking, biking, golf, hiking, adventure skiing, and mountain climbing. He organizes backcountry trips for friends who join him for helicopter and snow cat powder skiing in British Columbia, Canada. Events April 23, 2009, Fort Lauderdale, FL, An Evening Dedicated to Alternative Sources of Financing February 21, 2008, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Managing Joint Ventures/Strategic Alliances November 9, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL, Enterprise Development Corporation's 10th Annual Emerging Technology Business Showcase February 22, 2007, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Finding the Right Strategic Partner: Alternative Route to Capital Growth February 6, 2007 - February 7, 2007, Boca Raton, FL, 2007 Florida Venture Capital Conference March 21, 2006, AeA Venture Forum - Investment, Technology, Success Industries · Telecommunications · Technology · Energy, Infrastructure & Cleantech · Healthcare · Cloud Computing - IT Hosting/Outsourcing Memberships · TechAmerica, Florida Executive Committee · American Bar Association · Florida Bar Association · Florida Venture Forum, Inc., Executive Committee · Massachusetts Bar Association · Rhode Island Bar Association · Emerging Business Network, Chair |