Thoughtful, diligent, and persistent, Mike is always intent on producing the highest quality work product for his clients. As an investigator, Mike has experience in a wide range of complex misconduct cases, including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX investigations, as well as investigations involving historical abuse at K-12 institutions.

Drawn to Title IX through his love of sports and competitive spirit, Mike spent many years working in athletics compliance for a Boston-based law firm, where he honed his research and writing skills while developing a passion for addressing all types of discrimination and equity issues in higher education and beyond. Throughout his career, Mike has worked with some of the biggest and most successful collegiate athletics departments in the country, helping them to remain in compliance with federal gender-equity laws and regulations.

Additional Experience

• NCAA athletics compliance

• Collegiate athletics litigation issues

• The law of higher education

• Notes Editor for the Chapman Law Review

• Teaching Assistant for not one but two courses in law school

• Volunteer Track & Field coach at Deering High School in Portland, Maine

Publications

·        “What Do the New Wage and Hour Regulations Mean for Athletic Departments?” Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics, Volume 17, Issue 8, June 2016

Certifications

• NACUA Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

• AWI Workplace Investigations Basics

• ATIXA Title IX Compliance & Athletics Certification

• Rationale Writing Workshop for Decision-Makers and Investigators

• NPRiMer: Preparing for the Upcoming Pending Title IX Regulations for Higher Education Overview & Implementaiton, Nuances & Best Practices

Education

JD, Chapman University Fowler School of Law
BS, University of Southern Maine, summa cum laude

Admitted to Practice

State of California
*Not yet admitted to practice in Maine