University of Miami School of Law,
J.D., magna cum laude
Georgetown University,
B.A., cum laude
District of Columbia
Florida
American Bar Association
Forum on Air & Space Law, American Bar Association
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Thompson Coburn LLP,
Associate, 2019-Present
Federal Aviation Administration,
Attorney, 2017-2019
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Honors Attorney, 2016-2017
Mike focuses on transportation and international trade matters and provides guidance to clients in a variety of sectors.
Mike represents clients on litigation, regulatory, and finance matters. His clients include major air carriers, ship-owners, ports, trade associations, trucking companies, import/exporters, and several of the nation's largest transit agencies.
Mike has drafted litigation documents in federal district and appellate courts and government contracts bid protest documents before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Mike regularly counsels clients on contract and procurement issues and compliance with the requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and its operating modes, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
His work on international trade includes advising clients on compliance with import/export regulations, international sanctions, and Buy America requirements.
Mike is active in the firm's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) practice, where he works with UAS users, manufacturers, and interested third-parties in this developing area of the law. Drawing on his previous experience at the FAA, Mike has extensive UAS experience in the FAA authorization and exemption process, preparing Standard Operating Procedures, drawing and reviewing UAS service contracts, and interpreting complex UAS regulations. Mike participates in the Firm's UAS podcast, Three Lawyers and a Drone, which provides regular updates on hot-button UAS issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Mike worked at the FAA and as a DOT Honors Attorney. As a DOT Honors Attorney, Mike completed rotations with the Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
FAA ends 2020 with announcement of two major drone rules
U.S., China ease commercial air carrier tensions
FAA announces remote identification proposed rule for drones
FAA announces new drone rule requiring visible UAS registration number
Episode 8: Arthur Frisch and Robert Sweeting on drone deliveries in the Bahamas
Episode 7: Tomislav Žigo of Clayco on drone use in commercial construction
Episode 6: Drone photographer Justin Barr of @STL_From_Above
Episode 5: Andrew Elefant of Kittyhawk
Episode 4: Public and government use of drones
Episode 3: Commercial UAS basics
Episode 2: Tips for first-time drone operators
Episode 1: Drone disruptions at airports and public spaces
“What Lawyers Need to Know About Agency Guidance”,
ABA Panel, August 2020
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