Michael represents school districts, private schools, community colleges, cities, counties, and special districts. He handles a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters. Michael advises and represents clients regarding discipline and due process (for both employee and student matters), discrimination and harassment charges, wage and hour claims, and Family and Medical Leave Act issues. He also represents clients during labor negotiations and PERB proceedings as well as during arbitrations, administrative hearings, and litigation.
Michael has assisted clients in a variety of school law issues. In particular, Michael specializes in employee and student issues as well as governance and contractual matters. Michael also works extensively with schools on matters involving family and medical leave, discrimination, and wage and hour issues. He assists schools with parent/student handbooks as well as employee handbooks. A frequent presenter, Michael has provided workshops for a number of schools and associations.
Michael devotes a significant part of his practice to helping clients anticipate and prevent claims through training. He is one of the firm's most popular trainers.
Prior to joining Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Michael worked on documentary films, including the Academy Award® winner, The Long Way Home. He also worked at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.