John L. Bonaccorsi

John primarily works with commercial developers in the acquisition, sale, development, leasing, and financing of office, retail, commercial, residential, and industrial properties, including mixed-use projects, single-tenant and multi-occupancy buildings, and condominiums. In addition, he often works with the corporate team advising clients on commercial transactions and general corporate matters, with a particular emphasis on commercial contracts for clients in the areas of non-profit, food and beverage, and the arts.

Prior to receiving his law degree, he was a summer associate at Cohen & Grigsby.

Experience

• Summer Associate, Cohen & Grigsby, P.C., 2012
• Student Representative, BARBRI, 2010-2013
• Peer Advisor, Washington & Jefferson Office of Global Education, 2009-2010

Memberships

• Member, Cohen & Grigsby Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Member, Cohen & Grigsby Hiring Committee
• Member, Cohen & Grigsby Young Professionals Networking Committee
• Board Member, Brew House Association
• Past Chair, Riverlife Young Professionals Committee
• Member, National Italian American Foundation

Education

• J.D., Duquesne University School of Law, 2013
  • magna cum laude
  • Duquesne Law Review
  • Raymond F. Sekula Award
  • CALI Excellence Award for Contracts, 2011
  • President, Duquesne Italian-American Law Society, 2010-2012
  • Study Abroad – Vatican City/Rome, Italy, Summer 2011
• B.A., English Studies, Washington & Jefferson College, 2010
  • summa cum laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, March 2010
  • Beta Scholar, 2006-2009
  • NCAA PAC Scholar Athlete, 2006-2007
  • Study Abroad – Torino, Italy, Spring 2009