John E. Powers II was promoted to Vice Chancellor and General Counsel of Washington University in St. Louis on August 15, 2025, according to WashU.
| Name | John E. Powers II |
|---|---|
| Role | Vice Chancellor and General Counsel |
| Company | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Move | Internal promotion |
| Date | August 15, 2025 |
| Source | WashU |
Washington University in St. Louis appointed John E. Powers II, chief counsel to its School of Medicine and associate vice chancellor and deputy general counsel, as vice chancellor and general counsel. (Source: WashU.)
Who is the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel of Washington University in St. Louis?
John E. Powers II took the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel role at Washington University in St. Louis in August 2025, as reported by WashU. Legal leadership changes often, so check Washington University in St. Louis’s own leadership page for the latest. If you know of a newer move, tell us and we will update the directory.
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Source: WashU. InhouseBlog summarizes publicly reported general counsel moves and links to the original report.
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