Michael Poulos

Michael S. Poulos concentrates his practice on complex litigation involving consumer fraud, securities, insurance and professional malpractice matters, as well as governmental investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Attorney’s Office and other agencies. Mr. Poulos represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to closely held corporations, delivering strategic counsel and results-driven advocacy.

Mr. Poulos has substantial first-chair trial experience in state and federal courts across the United States. He has secured favorable trial verdicts in complex securities class action cases and served as lead trial counsel in multimillion-dollar “tax shelter” litigation brought against one of the largest accounting firms, coordinating the defense of related civil actions filed by taxpayers nationwide.

Mr. Poulos also serves as Vice Chairman and Global Head of Strategy. In that capacity, Mr. Poulos works with the firm’s practice group leaders, sector leaders and geography leaders in the creation and implementation of the firm’s strategic initiatives and growth. He has served as global head of strategy and U.S. managing partner at previous global firms.