Nixon Peabody’s John Ruskusky Elected to RHA Board of Directors

CHICAGO—July 9, 2025—Respiratory Health Association (RHA) is proud to announce that Nixon Peabody partner John Ruskusky has been elected to the Board of Directors. A seasoned trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in high-stakes business litigation, Ruskusky brings both strategic insight and a proven track record of counseling businesses and their executives to the RHA Board.

Ruskusky, who leads Nixon Peabody’s Complex Disputes practice and co-leads the firm’s Biometric Information Privacy Act team, has extensive experience in arbitration and counseling Fortune 500 and other large organizations on the management of complex disputes throughout the country. Throughout his nearly 30 years practicing as a trial attorney, he has served as lead counsel for multiple corporations and investors across diverse industries on a wide range of disputes, including large business transactions (such as distribution and purchase agreements), life sciences and medical devices concerns, fiduciary duty claims, data privacy matters, and dissolutions and valuations. He also serves on Nixon Peabody’s Pro Bono Committee and, in addition to the firm’s pro bono work supporting RHA, John regularly advocates for victims of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection and other pro bono projects.

“It is an honor to expand my involvement with RHA by joining this impactful organization’s board,” said Ruskusky. “I look forward to working alongside such a dedicated and knowledgeable team to support its mission to help improve the respiratory health of our communities.”

Ruskusky has been recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business as a “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys” and recommended in The Legal 500.

“John’s deep litigation experience and unwavering commitment to pro bono work make him an exceptional addition to our board,” said Rob Anderson, RHA’s President and CEO. “His guidance will be invaluable as we expand our programs and influence policy to improve respiratory health in our communities.”

Ruskusky attended George Washington University Law School, graduating with highest honors, and earned a BS, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.

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About Respiratory Health Association

RHA has been a local public health leader in Chicago since 1906. RHA works to prevent lung disease, promote clean air, and help people live better through education, research, and policy change. To learn more, visit RespHealth.org.