Michael brings extensive judicial experience from his clerkships at the federal appellate, federal district, and state supreme court levels. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edith Brown Clement of the Fifth Circuit, the Honorable Matthew P. Brookman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and the Honorable Mark S. Massa of the Indiana Supreme Court. In his clerkships, he wrote memoranda, drafted opinions, and prepared substantive orders addressing a wide range of issues, including weighty questions of federal and state constitutional law and cutting-edge questions of statutory interpretation. While in law school, he also gained practical litigation exposure serving as an intern for the Honorable John K. Bush of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, former Indiana Solicitor General Thomas M. Fisher, and the Honorable James Patrick Hanlon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Drawing on his experience, Michael brings insight into judicial decision-making and litigation strategy across multiple levels of the court system, helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision.