Michael Schmidtberger

Practice Areas

Private Fund Formation

Fund-Related Regulatory Matters

Corporate Transactions

Career

Michael Schmidtberger is Chairman, Partner and Head of Investment Funds and Regulatory at Norm Law, with decades of experience advising clients on private funds, securities, and corporate transactions.

Before joining Norm Law, Mike spent more than 35 years at Sidley Austin LLP, where he served in senior leadership roles including Chair of the Executive Committee and Managing Partner of the New York office. At Sidley Austin LLP, he co-led the Investment Funds practice and advised on domestic and international offerings of hedge funds, hybrid funds, fund of funds, public and private commodity pools, structured products, and related regulatory matters, as well as numerous fund restructurings.

Recognition:

Mike has been ranked in numerous industry publications and directories, and in particular by Chambers Global in Nationwide Hedge Funds as a Band 1 lawyer from 2013 – 2018 and as an Eminent Practitioner from 2019 – 2025.He was similarly recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 lawyer and as an Eminent Practitioner.

In March 2013, Mike received The John Jay Award, which is presented at an annual gala to members of the Columbia College family for distinguished professional achievement. In May 2018, Mike received the Alumni Medal at Columbia University’s commencement.

Mike has served as a representative to the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit membership organization composed of New York City business leaders, since January 2014, and has served as a trustee of the Citizens Budget Commission since May 2019.

In May 2023, Mike was honored as a “Hometown Hero” at the 30th Annual Gridiron Gala, an annual event hosted by the United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants, and the New York Jets to celebrate their partnership to support the mission and goals of the UWNYC.

Education