Michael assists clients with appellate proceedings, complex litigation and high-stakes regulatory disputes.
He regularly advises organizations on constitutional, statutory and procedural issues, including the First Amendment, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), the False Claims Act (FCA), class certification, federal jurisdiction, immunity and due process.
Michael has specific experience navigating litigation and challenging regulatory compliance matters for colleges and universities, including Titles IV, VI and IX of the Higher Education Act, First Amendment free-speech protections for students and faculty, and student discipline. He has worked with both public and private institutions to achieve successful resolutions.
As a former federal appellate law clerk, Michael maintains a robust appellate practice, counseling clients through all stages of appeals including briefing and oral argument. He has helped clients secure significant judgments in federal and state appellate courts throughout the country. Michael also drafts amicus briefs in important appellate cases, assisting organizations in having their voices heard on critical legal issues.
Before attending law school, Michael was an investment analyst at an asset-management firm that focused on investments in China. While there, he focused on evaluating the current operations and growth plans for numerous businesses, providing him a unique perspective when advising on business and finance disputes. Michael has assisted businesses and organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 public companies and major research institutions, defending their interests in contract disputes, trade-secret litigation and consumer disputes.
The Hon. Duane Benton, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2012-2013