John W. Reynolds (January 27, 1875 – April 5, 1942) was an American attorney and educator in the U.S. state of Oregon.

[1] While still in private practice he became the dean of the Willamette University College of Law in June 1903.

[1] He succeeded Samuel T. Richardson as the dean and also served on the board of trustees of the larger institution.

[1][3] During his tenure the university's administration questioned whether the law school should continue to exist, as only four students earned degrees in a four-year period.

[4][5] Reynolds left the Willamette University Board of Trustees in June 1908.