Biography
Michael’s principal area of practice is patent litigation. He has assisted in the successful representation of clients in a variety of fields, including computer software in a variety of different applications, polymer chemistry, biochemistry and protein engineering, mechanical devices, and wind turbine generators. His litigation experience includes trial and Markman proceedings, preliminary injunction and summary judgment hearings, formulation of claim construction and litigation strategy, examination of both expert and fact witnesses, and preparation of expert reports. Prior to joining Vinson & Elkins, Michael served as law clerk to The Honorable Timothy B. Dyk of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

In addition to his legal practice, Michael is an active participant in the intellectual property law bar. He currently serves as a member by invitation of the amicus committee for the Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association and co-authored amicus briefs on behalf of the American Bar Association in several important patent cases, including both In re Seagate and Therasense. In addition to his work for the American Bar Association, Michael has authored several publications related to patent litigation, including a chapter on willful infringement in a patent litigation treatise.

He was recognized in Texas Monthly as a Rising Star in 2008 - 2011.