Michael has decades of experience as a successful litigator and accomplished trial lawyer. Michael has tried cases and argued appeals in most of the courts in New York and across the United States, including arguing appeals before the Appellate Division and the Court of Appeals, the highest court in New York State. Michael previously worked at a AmLaw 100 law firm. Michael has extensive experience in commercial complex litigation, employment law related litigation, labor disputes, real estate disputes, fraud cases and judgment enforcement. Michael was lead trial counsel in a recent case that resulted in a $90m award after a jury trial in Manhattan. Michael grew up in New York City and is a graduate of Princeton University and Columbia Law School.