About Michael

Michael’s practice focuses on the formation, structuring and operation of private investment funds for middle-market private equity sponsors. He represents buyout, growth equity, search fund, credit, real estate, and single-asset sponsors and special purpose vehicles – working with established multifund platforms and first-time managers in structuring, marketing, negotiating and closing complex investment funds.

Passions

Being a girl dad
Gardening
American history
Hiking

At Cooley, we’re thought partners, not service providers. We help managers and their investors find the alignment that turns a fundraise into a lasting partnership.

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Admissions and credentials

  • Illinois

Rankings and accolades

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Corporate Law (2021 – 2026)

Key stats

  • Partner on 35 fund closings, representing approximately $17.5 billion in capital commitments
  • 48 private investment funds formed since 2016, representing approximately $23.3 billion
  • 22 co-investment vehicles and special purpose vehicles across six sponsor platforms
  • 11 inaugural funds closed for first-time and emerging sponsors
  • Three general partner-led continuation vehicles and single-asset secondaries across three sponsors, representing $1.68 billion
  • Nine sponsor platforms represented across two or more fund cycles
  • Funds ranging from $49 million to $1.7 billion

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