About John F.
John F. Delaney is an attorney whose path to law began in the Midwest and continued in New York. He completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Notre Dame in 1986. Three years later he earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1989. Those formative years established the foundation for a long career in private practice.
After law school, Delaney entered private practice and built a career that spans both coasts. He is admitted to practice before the State Bar of New York and the State Bar of California, a combination that has shaped the kinds of matters he handles and the clients he represents. Over time he joined Morrison & Foerster LLP and rose to the level of partner.
At Morrison & Foerster, Delaney has worked on matters that require coordination across multiple offices and regulatory regimes. His practice reflects the geographic range of his bar admissions; he regularly handles engagements that involve both New York and California law. Colleagues describe him as steady and exacting in his approach to case preparation and client counseling.
Columbia Law School and Notre Dame alumni networks figure into his professional life, but so do the day-to-day demands of running complex matters at a major firm. As a partner, Delaney has supervised teams of associates, negotiated with opposing counsel, and prepared clients for high-stakes decisions. He has also participated in the firm’s collaborative processes for staffing and case strategy.
Outside of firm responsibilities, Delaney’s career reflects a steady presence in litigation and transactional environments. He has handled disputes and negotiated resolutions for corporations and individual clients. His dual admission in two large state bars has allowed him to be credentialed on matters that cross state lines, and that practical flexibility has been a consistent feature of his work.
As of 2026, Delaney continues to practice at Morrison & Foerster LLP. He focuses his practice on matters involving clients in New York and California and on issues that require coordinated representation across those jurisdictions.
