Mike is Executive Director of the firm’s John J. Gibbons Fellowship in Public Interest & Constitutional Law. He litigates cutting-edge issues implicating constitutional and individual rights and freedoms, including in civil rights, criminal justice, and education, among other areas of law. Mike also represents clients in a variety of criminal and civil litigation and enforcement matters. He brings significant litigation experience to the white collar and investigations practice in an array of areas that includes criminal justice, Megan’s Law registration, police accountability, and education.
Mike has briefed and argued matters in the New Jersey Supreme Court, Appellate Division, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and other courts. He has been involved in all phases of litigation, from discovery to trial and appeals, and has also participated in internal investigations and presentations to governmental agencies.
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude
Princeton University, A.B., summa cum laude
Judicial clerk to the Honorable Victor Marrero, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2013-2014
Judicial clerk to the Honorable Stuart J. Rabner, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 2012-2013
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
August 5, 2026 | Events
July 29, 2026 | Press Releases
FBT Gibbons has selected Julia Yujie Deng and Elizabeth Lesso as the 2026 recipients of the firm’s...
July 28, 2026 | Publications
Chatrie v. United States, 609 U.S. ___ (June 29, 2026) In Chatrie v. United States, No. 25-112, the ...
July 23, 2026 | Publications
In 2023, New Jersey enacted the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-49...