John R. Sagan
About John R. Sagan
John R. Sagan is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. John R. Sagan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Mayer Brown
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Chicago, IL
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