About Michael

Michael’s practice focuses on complex litigation, white collar criminal and regulatory defense and investigations, and trade secret protection and defense. Michael manages high-stakes litigation in a wide range of practice areas – including contractual disputes, securities law, employment law, intellectual property law and bankruptcy law. Michael also frequently represents corporations and individuals in internal investigations and criminal and regulatory matters involving the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other agencies. Michael has extensive experience in trade secret matters, representing technology and other companies both as plaintiff and defendant, including pre-litigation advisory and dispute resolution work, as well as litigation through trial and appeal. Michael also serves on The Sedona Conference (TSC) drafting committee for a forthcoming commentary on the application of computer forensic analysis to legal matters and correspondingly maintains a robust practice focusing on these issues.

I find effective solutions to complicated problems.

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • California

Memberships and affiliations

  • Federal Bar Council (Inn of Court)
  • Sedona Conference, Trade Secrets Working Group

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