Introduction

John advises clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies on licensing, IP, and technology-related matters.

John F. Delaney works with clients at the forefront of technology. He negotiates complex information technology and business processes outsourcing contracts and service-level agreements; joint venture, software, and content development agreements and licenses; and similar transactions. He also counsels on emerging technology matters, including social media, mobile apps, cloud computing, AI, big data analytics, smart contracts, and blockchain. 

John has experience identifying online liability issues and developing risk-reduction strategies involving issues such as data scraping, online marketing campaigns, user-generated content, voice platforms, and interactive products and services. 

John’s media industry knowledge spans music, television, film, and other content licensing for transmitting, streaming, and downloading through traditional distribution channels and online platforms. 

John has knowledge of evolving social media, social influencer, and interactive marketing law. He drafts and helps implement social media policies and guidelines and advises on compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Communications Decency Act safe harbors. John also helps clients with online tracking and issues in connection with corporate blogs, third-party social media platforms, and mobile applications.

Education & credentials

  • Columbia Law School, J.D., Executive Notes Editor, Journal of Law and the Arts
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., with honors
  • New York
  • California

Professional recognition

  • Listed in Who’s Who Legal: Data 2022 “Information Technology” 

  • Ranked by Chambers USA in Media & Entertainment: Advisory; Technology, and Outsourcing

  • Listed in Chambers Global for Technology

  • Named a “lawyer for the new economy” by American Lawyer

  • Named by the New York Lawyer as one of “fifteen lawyers 40 and under shaping the law for the 21st Century"

  • Listed by Crain’s New York Business in its Technology 100

  • Ranked by Legal 500 U.S.

  • “Highly recommended” by Global Counsel 3000, in IT and eCommerce

  • Named “Lawyer of the Year” in New York for Information Technology Law by The Best Lawyers in America, 2017, 2020, 2024, 2026

  • Best Lawyers in America: Information Technology Law, 2005-2026

  • Designated "Top Rated Lawyer" by Martindale Hubbell, 2022