Mike is a partner in our Los Angeles office.


Mike co-founded the firm’s Los Angeles office in 2012. He represents emerging growth companies, technology incubators and venture funds. Mike helps founders and Boards form, finance and sell companies, and he serves as outside general counsel on day-to-day legal matters. His clients’ industries include e-commerce, media, medical device, real estate, enterprise SaaS, fashion and hardware. Mike also advises leading venture funds and technology incubators in equity, debt and token investments.
Mike was recently named a "Next Generation Partner" by the Legal 500. Clients noted that he is "incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and always helpful" and "my favorite external counsel of all of the attorneys that we work with." He was also selected as a 2022 and 2023 Rising Star by SuperLawyers.
While in law school, Mike worked on a habeas corpus petition in Uganda. He holds out hope for the Cal Bears to make the Rose Bowl in his lifetime.
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Middle Eastern Studies
- High Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa
Achievements
Next Generation Partner, Legal 500
Super Lawyers® Rising Star 2022-2023