Co-chair of the firm’s Trial and Global Disputes practice group and a member of the firm's Management Committee, Mike diligently works with clients, co-counsel, company witnesses, scientists and other experts to develop persuasive defense arguments for complex litigation. He counsels companies in the U.S., Asia, and Europe on various privacy, security and e-discovery issues. Mike also coordinates cross-border trial issues and discovery involving multidistrict litigation (MDLs) in highly regulated industries.

Mike’s broad trial and appellate experience in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property and antitrust litigation spans a diverse client base, including life sciences, pharmaceutical and manufacturers in patent infringement, false marking, trade secret and Robinson-Patman Act proceedings. He deeply values meeting client needs, leveraging his analytical nature to execute tailored solutions that align with business goals. A dedicated lawyer in the field, Mike draws upon sophisticated experience chairing AmLaw 50 and AmLaw 100 product liability, mass tort, pharmaceutical, health and life sciences groups, among other respected advisory roles.

Recognized in Chambers USA for several years, clients indicate that Mike’s “approach to complex cases is strategic and well thought out. He is incredibly responsive and truly cares about the case and the client,” and one client said “I have nothing but the utmost respect for Mike. He is incredibly diligent and thoughtful and someone whose judgment I trust.” Additionally, Mike “knows the law and the field very well” and “is very thorough and good at anticipating issues. He is also particularly diligent and able.” “His attention to detail is great, and he's well respected by peers and the court" and “He is outstanding, and has a great skill set.” In addition, his Chambers ranking stated: “He is perhaps one of the most diligent people I have ever met. He is responsive, very client-focused, very intelligent and practical – a really nice lawyer to partner with.” “He is extremely organized, extremely technical and just a great guy – someone who as a company you are proud to put before a judge.”

Mike is co-chair of the firm’s BTMENA talent resource group, which provides mentoring, learning and development opportunities for the firm’s Middle Eastern and North African attorneys, staff and allies. He frequently contributes to journals and industry panel discussions on existing and emerging topics in life sciences, trial advocacy, cross-border litigation, and product liability law.