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Daniel Michael

Daniel Michael

USA 2026

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Daniel Michael represents investment advisers and broker-dealers, including financial institutions, hedge funds, regulated fund complexes and wealth management businesses, in connection with SEC and FINRA investigations and examinations, crisis management, regulatory analyses of current and prospective business operations, and the development and enhancement of policies and compliance-related controls.

Career

Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Michael served as the chief of the SEC Enforcement Division’s Complex Financial Instruments Unit (CFI), where he oversaw a nationwide team of attorneys and market specialists in investigations and enforcement actions involving complex financial products and market practices.

Personal

• J.D., Harvard Law School, 2007 (cum laude)

• B.A., New York University, 1998 (magna cum laude)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Daniel Michael has notable experience representing clients particularly financial institutions facing regulatory scrutiny from agencies including the SEC and FINRA.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Dan is fantastic and always responsive. He dives deep into the issues and evaluates from various perspectives.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dan is smart and nimble.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dan is a smart and sophisticated lawyer.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

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