Practice Areas
Education
- B.A., University at Albany, 2000; with honors (Phi Alpha Theta); Dean's List Scholar
- E.C.H.T. Scholar, Eastern Michigan University, 1999
- J.D., Cardozo Law School, 2003; Dean's Merit Scholar; Managing Editor, Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 2009
- Connecticut, 2005
- New York, 2004
- New Jersey, 2003 (inactive)
John C. Gilson
John Gilson practices in the areas of mezzanine finance, private equity and venture capital representing banks, institutional investors, hedge funds, business development companies, private equity groups, venture capital funds and sponsors in their buy-out, investment and finance transactions. His experience also includes public and private company mergers and acquisitions and the representation of public and private companies in domestic and international transactions, including stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions.
Prior to joining Moore & Van Allen, Mr. Gilson was an associate at a large New York City based law firm.
Of Note
- Graduate, Leadership Charlotte (Class XXXII)
- Member of the Board of Directors, Citizen Schools North Carolina (Charlotte)
- Member of the Board of Directors, Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. - Carolinas Chapter
- Member, MVA's Public Service Committee
- Completed 2010 ING NYC Marathon as a member of, and fundraiser for, Team LIVESTRONG
- Two-time captain of the lacrosse team and member of the football team at University at Albany
- Faculty selection to represent Cardozo Law School in the 2003 ATLA National Mock Trial Competition
- Member of the South Charlotte Old Guys Lacrosse Club (SCOG)
AWARDS
- Recipient of President's Volunteer Service Award, 2010 & 2011
- Recipient of Charlotte Business Journal's Corporate Volunteerism Award, 2010
- Citizen Schools "Spotlight Citizen Teacher" for volunteer work done at Eastway Middle School, 2010
- American Judges Foundation, Essay Competition Winner, "Spoliation Sanctions in the Post-Enron Corporate Community; Procedural Remedies Used to Deter Substantive Corporate Fraud," 2003
News
- Gilson featured in The Koinoiah magazine
- Gilson Completes Leadership Charlotte Program
- MVA Associates and Citizen Schools Provide Students with Live Courtroom Experience
- John Gilson Joins The 32nd Class of Leadership Charlotte
- Moore & Van Allen Wins Charlotte Business Journal's Corporate Volunteerism Award
- MVA's Private Equity Team Earns High Ranking in Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst
Speaking Engagements
- Financial Services CLE Luncheon, October 2009
Professional Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section
- Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. - Carolinas Chapter