Experience

Fisher Phillips

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Employment and education litigator, focusing on:• Managing all aspects of labor and employment disputes from agency charge through trial and appeal including claims of discrimination, retaliation, non-compete agreements, and related matters. • Counseling employers on day-to-day matters such as personnel policies, handbooks, leave requests, employee contracts, discipline or termination, and negotiated exits. • Drafting and revising agreements regarding relationships with employees and independent contractors.• Developing and implementing cost-effective litigation strategies to advance clients’ business objectives.• Providing confidential advice and training on internal investigations and compliance with laws such as Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Pay Act (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH), antitrust laws including the Sherman and Clayton Acts, privacy laws, and other state or local laws. Show less

• Of Counsel

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020



Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2018

  • Represented corporate and individual clients in all aspects of litigation in state and federal court in disputes including business disputes and complex, nationwide or multinational class actions. • Negotiated agreements to resolve disputes between parties with ongoing business dealings to resolve litigation while preserving the commercial relationship. • Formulated and executed business-focused litigation strategies as lead counsel for jury trials, bench trials, and appeals. • Coordinated discovery and e-discovery for significant litigation, including antitrust and Lanham Act cases and consumer class actions. Representative Matters •Representing a major airline in a lawsuit against a travel agent for misuse and infringement of the airline’s trademarks in violation of the Lanham Act and antitrust counterclaims against the airline. •Representing the plaintiff (an insurance company) in a multi-million-dollar legal malpractice suit against its former attorneys. •Defending a major airline and several automotive dealerships in state and federal lawsuits and administrative actions alleging employment discrimination and retaliation. •Representing individual and corporate clients in both state and federal appellate courts. •Defending a major life insurance company against allegations of fraud, bad faith claims settlement practices and other various torts. •Representing a leading art dealer in a complex, multi-million-dollar commercial dispute against a major cruise line. •Serving as lead trial counsel in a commercial dispute between a mortgage servicing company and a general contractor. Following a non-jury trial, a complete defense judgment was entered in favor of Mike’s client. •Representing a well-known hotel and nightclub in a wrongful death action alleging violations of the dram-shop act. •Representing various insureds in high-exposure matters. Show less



Northwood University

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Residential Life

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

  Responsible for leadership and general management of all aspects of the Residential Life program. Selected, trained, and supervised all employees. Developed and implemented departmental policies. Managed a budget exceeding $600,000. Responsible for leadership and general management of all aspects of the Residential Life program. Selected, trained, and supervised all employees. Developed and implemented departmental policies. Managed a budget exceeding $600,000.



University of California, Riverside

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Director

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2007

  Supervised 14 employees and coordinated selection of over 120 employees annually. Adjudicated violations of student conduct policies. Drafted and revised student conduct policies. Decided appeals from decisions of Peer Review Board. Supervised 14 employees and coordinated selection of over 120 employees annually. Adjudicated violations of student conduct policies. Drafted and revised student conduct policies. Decided appeals from decisions of Peer Review Board.



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Hall Director

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004