Michael advises clients confronting complex corporate governance and structural challenges and represents them before key state and federal bank regulatory agencies, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the National Credit Union Administration, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

He counsels clients on compliance with privacy and data security requirements, including financial privacy under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and the federal E-Sign Act. In addition, Michael advises on the development and implementation of data breach response programs, including compliance with federal and state notification requirements.

Recognized by Chambers USA as “a key player in the enforcement arena,” Michael served in the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, where he handled banking law enforcement actions. He currently serves as Chair of the Executive Council of the Federal Bar Association’s Banking Committee and previously served as Vice Chair of the ABA’s Banking Committee. In addition, Michael teaches a training program through the Institute for International Bankers on U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions program issues most relevant to international banks.