John Hutar is a Partner at Goodwin Technologies

John Hutar is an attorney who specializes in Business / Corporate. He practices law in Redwood City, California.

He advises emerging growth technology companies at every stage of their corporate life cycle, including pre-incorporation planning, general corporate representation and counseling, venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents venture capital funds, growth equity funds and strategic investors in transactions of all sizes.

Early Life and Education

John Hutar was born and raised in Ely, Minnesota. He earned a bachelors degree in computer science from Cleveland State University. He joined Goodwin as an associate in 2019 and has been a valued member of the firm’s Technology group. He specializes in all aspects of corporate and securities law, particularly in the areas of high-growth technology companies, IPOs and M&A transactions. He also represents venture capital funds, growth equity funds and strategic investors. He is a proud father of three children and enjoys all things travel, music and food related. He and his wife Lisa are looking forward to their next adventure. The best place to find out more about this remarkable man is his Facebook page. The company has a robust recruiting program and is known for its high standards.

Professional Career

John Hutar was an influential leader in the Bay Area’s tourism industry. He was the Vice President and General Manager of Hotel Nikko San Francisco for nine years. He also served on the executive committee and board of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau, as well as on the Mayor’s Task Force to End Chronic Homelessness.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer and information science from Cleveland State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Stanford. He joined Goodwin as an associate in 2019, focusing on corporate and securities law. He advises emerging growth companies at every stage of their corporate lifecycle, including pre-incorporation planning, general corporate representation and counseling, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He was recently named a “Rising Star” in Northern California by Super Lawyers.

Achievements and Honors

A Goodwin Technologies partner, John Hutar is an award-winning attorney in the business / corporate space. His practice focuses on all things technology. His clients include high-growth technology companies, venture capital funds and growth equity firms. He has also been recognized for his legal acumen by publications such as Law360, The Legal 500 US and Chambers USA. In addition to his law practice, he is a dedicated family man with three grown children. He also serves on the board of directors of several community and civic organizations. One of his proudest achievements was the promotion of his alma mater, University of California Hastings College of the Law.

Personal Life

John Hutar was a well-respected leader in the San Francisco hospitality industry. He served as president of the Hotel Council, executive committee and board member with the city’s Convention & Visitors Bureau and was a board member at the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a major contributor to the Mayor’s Taxi Task Force and helped lead the push to address problems of homelessness and panhandling in San Francisco, which are widely thought to hurt tourism.

He is now an associate at Goodwin and specializes in corporate and securities law, with a primary focus on representing emerging growth technology companies. He assists with pre-incorporation planning, general corporate representation and counseling, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been named a Rising Star in Northern California by Super Lawyers and is a member of the firm’s hiring committee.

Net Worth

John Hutar, an associate in Goodwin’s Technology group, focuses his practice on representing emerging growth technology companies. He advises them throughout their corporate lifecycle, from pre-incorporation planning and general corporate representation to venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents venture capital funds, growth equity funds and strategic investors in transactions of all sizes. Prior to joining Goodwin in 2019, he was an associate at a leading Silicon Valley law firm, where he worked with high-growth technology companies and served as a senior editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal.

John and his wife, Lisa, live in Burlingame with their three children. They are excited to be back in the Bay Area and are proud of their roots. They are also grateful for the many positive changes that have occurred since they left San Francisco in 1997.