Mike handles high-profile state attorneys general, FTC, and CFPB investigations by advising clients through these complex government inquiries. He assists clients through the entire life cycle of investigations, from regulatory enforcement through formal litigation.
Michael is a partner in the firm's State Attorneys General and Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Groups, nationwide teams that advise clients on consumer protection enforcement matters and other regulatory issues. The Legal 500 United States recognizes Michael as a key lawyer in its State Attorneys General Practice. Based in the firm's Orange County office, Michael represents high-profile clients in regulatory enforcement investigations involving all facets of their business, including but not limited to, advertising and sales practices, monthly membership programs, auto renewal programs, telemarketing and telephone solicitations, door-to-door sales practices, and endorsements. Having begun his career as a commercial litigator, he also supports clients throughout litigation, should an investigation move in that direction.
Mike works with companies facing regulatory enforcement cases brought by state attorneys general, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These enforcement actions typically involve federal and state regulators inquiring about a client's advertising campaigns, promotional materials, marketing and sales practices, marketing through emerging media including social networks and blogs, telemarketing campaigns, email marketing, and other regulatory issues affecting consumer marketing and sales. Throughout an investigation, Mike keeps clients informed of likely developments and outcomes, assists with developing appropriate strategies, and approaches all cases with the goal of steering pending investigations toward a favorable resolution.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
Regulatory Oversight
07.01.24
California Regulators Settle With Kids Gaming App
Regulatory Oversight
06.27.24
New York AG Sues $1B Crypto Firms Allegedly Engaged in Fraudulent Schemes
Regulatory Oversight
06.26.24
California AG Leads Multistate Effort to Support CFPB’s Registry for Corporate Offenders
Regulatory Oversight
06.20.24
Massachusetts AG Secures Landmark $4M Settlement Over Alleged Staffing Violations
Regulatory Oversight
06.20.24
NCAA Reaches Settlement Agreement in Multistate AG Antitrust Lawsuit
Regulatory Oversight
06.12.24
California AG Enforces Subpoena; Plastic Lobbying Groups Respond With Lawsuit