He practices business and securities law, primarily representing startup and private business clients. Practice areas include formation, private placements and fundraising, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. Michael also specializes in social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility, representing benefit corporations, B Corps, green companies, and other sustainable ventures. The firm also provides general corporate and securities advice to public and private companies including board and officer fiduciary duties, SEC/FINRA compliance, employment concerns, Investment Advisor Act, and commodities and futures advice. Clients include private and public companies, venture capital, private equity funds and family offices.