Mike also represents companies in connection with Congressional investigations covering a wide range of topics including sensitive national security and supply chain issues. Mike also represents nominees to senior executive branch positions in connection with financial disclosures, ethics agreements, and preparation for Senate committee hearings.
Mike previously served concurrently as the chief of staff and the Chief Legal Officer at the United States Commerce Department, where he oversaw more than 600 attorneys and was responsible for all matters within the Department. He also served as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Commerce where he played a leading role in numerous issues, including those pertaining to CFIUS, export administration and enforcement, emerging technologies, and supply chain risk management. Mike also managed critical litigation in federal district and appellate courts throughout the country and coordinated the determination of Department positions on Supreme Court cases.
Mike worked with CEOs, boards of directors, and other executives regarding critical business. He interacted with foreign heads of state, ministers and other officials while representing the United States in bilateral trade talks. He worked with Cabinet members, their chiefs of staff and general counsel, and the White House on important administration policies and then executed those priorities within the Department. He also provided legal and strategic advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other senior leaders while coordinating with White House counsel and interagency lawyers on legal issues.