- Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
- Former executive, May Company
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
- Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island
Leading the energy evolution.
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From compliance to the courtroom, we have you covered.
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Helping you focus on what matters – improving human health.
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Trusted advisors to leading insurers for 100+ years.
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Unlocking value in the middle market and beyond.
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Full-service legal advice from coast to coast.
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Applying radical applications of common sense
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Our standard-setting client experience program.
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Delivering life-changing help to those most in need.
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Our firm’s greatest asset is our people.
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Market-leading eDiscovery and data management services.
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The Pepper Center for Public Services
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Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
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Mike navigates complex transactions, helping clients achieve smooth mergers and acquisitions, and provides strategic counsel on leveraged buyouts and restructurings. His background as a former executive at a major company enhances his understanding of business operations.
Mike focuses on transactional corporate law, including private equity and venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings. He serves as outside general counsel to several portfolio companies of private equity fund clients. Mike’s clients range from private equity firms and venture capital funds to portfolio companies and corporate entities across various industries, including manufacturing, health care, and technology.
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Mike focuses on transactional corporate law, including private equity and venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and restructurings. He serves as outside general counsel to several portfolio companies of private equity fund clients. Mike’s clients range from private equity firms and venture capital funds to portfolio companies and corporate entities across various industries, including manufacturing, health care, and technology.
Firm News
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Nautic Partners in Acquisition of AccessIT Group
Sponsored Events
ACG Boston DealFest Northeast 2025
Sponsored Events
Troutman Pepper Locke Sponsors ACG’s DealMAX 2025 Conference
Firm News
179 Locke Lord Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 List, 45 Recognized as Ones to Watch
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Nautic Partners in Acquisition of AccessIT Group
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Education
Bar Admissions
Leading the energy evolution.
Learn more
From compliance to the courtroom, we have you covered.
Learn more
Helping you focus on what matters – improving human health.
Learn more
Trusted advisors to leading insurers for 100+ years.
Learn more
Unlocking value in the middle market and beyond.
Learn more
Full-service legal advice from coast to coast.
Learn more
Applying radical applications of common sense
Explore More
Our standard-setting client experience program.
Explore more
Delivering life-changing help to those most in need.
Explore More
Our firm’s greatest asset is our people.
Explore More
Market-leading eDiscovery and data management services.
Explore more
The Pepper Center for Public Services
Explore more
Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
Stay ahead of the curve and in touch with our latest thinking on the issues that are top of mind across our practices and industry sectors.
Change happens fast in today’s turbulent world. Stay on top of the latest with our industry-specific channels.
Take a closer look at how we partner with clients to help them realize their goals.