Michael Springer
Attorney at Law
New York
NY
About
Prior to opening his practice, he held a federal clerkship for the Hon. William H. Pauley III in SDNY and worked as an associate at Skadden and Gibson, Dunn, handling all aspects of regulatory and complex commercial litigation matters, as well as representing small businesses in commercial transactions.
While in law school, he was a winner of the Ames Moot Court Competition and was awarded best brief in the… read more Vis International Commercial Arbitration.
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Client Reviews
"I was asked to use my network to help sell a small business in exchange for a percentage of the sale price. Michael drafted the agreement quickly and using language that was not overly complex and simple to understand. Will be using him again for future transactions."
"Michael formed an LLC for our direct-to-consumer fashion company and drafted our operating agreement. As we procured outside funding, he drafted an amendment to our agreement and an equity financing agreement for our investor."
Work History
Springer Law PLLC
Owner
Feb 2019 - Present
Practice focuses on small business law, venture finance, intellectual property, and commercial litigation, representing both investors and start-ups/small businesses.
Truth in Advertising
Attorney
Feb 2019 - Present
Truth in Advertising is a non-profit whose mission is to curb deceptive marketing and empower consumers to protect themselves against false and deceptive advertising. In support of that mission, I research and write in support of Truth in Advertising’s legal efforts to stop false advertising and assists with the rest of the legal team in developing the organization’s legal strategy.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Associate
Oct 2017 - Feb 2019
Researched and drafted briefs for commercial and securities law cases, including a multibillion-dollar SEC enforcement action. Coordinated co-defendants in negotiations of various matters, including case management order and protective order. Conducted witness interviews in Australia as part of SEC enforcement action. Drafted Option/Purchase Agreements for television and film rights to books.
Southern District of New York
Clerk
Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
Researched and drafted numerous opinions and orders. Assisted with and prepared the Judge for various court conferences, hearings, and oral arguments. Assisted through four jury trials and one bench trial. Responsible for the case management of one third of the Judge’s docket.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Associate
Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
Researched and drafted briefs for a variety of commercial and securities law cases in state and federal court, including opposition to motion to remand federal securities claims under SLUSA, motions to dismiss, motions to compel, oppositions to motions for a preliminary injunction, and multiple appellate briefs. Researched and drafted amicus brief in support of multiple Supreme Court cases.