
Mike is a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group. A former lead member of the firm’s executive committee, he previously served as managing partner of the Chicago office for 14 years and as chairman of the Retirement Committee.
Credentials
Awards & Recognition
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Trusts and Estates, 2016-2024
- Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list for Estate & Probate, 2006-2023
- Listed as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Illinois by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, 2006
- Recognized in Crain's Chicago Business special report, "Who's Who" in the law
- Selected as an Acritas Stars stand-out lawyer in 2020
Notable Quotes
- "In Whom Do You Trust," (regarding best practices for choosing a trustee), Northern Trust's Wealth magazine.
- "Adventurer Steve Fossett's Widow Dismisses Faked Death Claims," The Telegraph.
- "Your Wealth at Risk: Protecting Your Portfolio in an Era of Uncertainty," Worth magazine.
- "Real-life Solutions for Family Conflicts," Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
- "Succession: Strategically Creating a Successful Succession Plan," Chicago Lawyer magazine.
- "Why Do Mergers Die? It's Like Dating," lawjobs.com.
- "Setting Themselves Apart From the Pack," Chicago Lawyer magazine.