Mitchell Williams Welcomes John Morgan as New Partner
October 01, 2025
(Little Rock) Mitchell, Williams Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. welcomes attorney John Morgan to the firm as a new partner. Based in the Little Rock office, Morgan brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, developed through his work at top national law firms and his role as in-house counsel for a publicly traded energy company.
“Mitchell Williams is excited to welcome John Morgan as a partner in our firm,” said Managing Director Jeff Thomas. “John’s private practice training and in-house corporate legal experience enables him to translate sophisticated legal insight into practical business solutions that will benefit clients in achieving their business goals,” Thomas said.
Morgan’s approach—combining keen legal acumen with a deep understanding of organizational needs—has made him a trusted partner to businesses navigating growth. He practiced law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and complex business transactions. His legal practice has included counseling corporate clients, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies through high-value mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. He has led cross-border deal teams and directed negotiations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, offering a global perspective that is invaluable in today’s business landscape. During his in-house tenure, Morgan advised executive leadership through transformational M&A transactions and managed corporate governance, contract negotiations and risk management.
Morgan holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, from Texas A&M University. His strong foundation in both technical disciplines and legal practice brings added depth to Mitchell Williams’ service offerings.
About Mitchell Williams
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. is a full-service law firm with Arkansas roots and national reach. For over 70 years, the firm has provided comprehensive legal counsel to corporations, organizations and individuals, handling routine business matters as well as highly complex corporate issues. From offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, Arkansas and Austin, Texas, Mitchell Williams provides strategic solutions and extensive experience to its valued clients. Learn more at MitchellWilliamsLaw.com.