Overview
Securities Offering and Financing Transactions
Michael represents issuers, underwriters and investors in public offerings, PIPE transactions, Rule 144A transactions, public exchanges, and private offerings of debt and equity securities.
Public Offerings
Michael represents companies and investment banks in public offerings of equity and debt securities, including several IPOs and follow-on offerings in a variety of industries.
Private Placements, PIPEs and 144A Offerings
Michael represents issuers, investment banks, venture capital funds and hedge funds in private placements of debt and equity securities. He has represented issuers and underwriters on 144A offerings totaling more than $2.5 billion.
Indian Tribe Finance Transactions
Michael represents tribes and investment banks in securities offerings and financing transactions for gaming, hotel and entertainment facilities. Recent financings include high yield debt offerings and syndicated loans. He also represents developers, investors and machine lease vendors in financing transactions in Indian Country.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Michael represents buyers, sellers and financial advisors in transactions involving cash, equity and debt consideration.
Corporate Governance and Counseling
Michael represents public companies in SEC reporting, corporate governance matters, trading and disclosure practices, proxy regulation, resales of restricted securities, and equity compensation plans.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. (1996)
Augustana College
B.A. summa cum laude (1993)
Insights & Events
Insights
Leadership & Community
Civic Activities
- Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Association — Board Member
Honors
- Chambers USA — Nationwide, Native American Law: Finance, 2022-24
- Minnesota Super Lawyers — Rising Star, Securities & Corporate Finance, 2008, 2011; Native American Law, 2021
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.