Michael joined the firm after spending nine years on Capitol Hill with the office of Representative Sam Graves (R-MO). In his last role at the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, he served as Deputy Staff Director, where he led the legislative strategy and implementation for six subcommittees and was responsible for executing Full Committee hearings and markups. He coordinated with Leadership and other Committees to advance major bills and implemented Agile project management processes.

Michael also served as Staff Director at the House Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittees on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials and Highways and Transit. In these roles, he developed and wrote the alternative Surface Transportation bill (STARTER Act, STARTER 2.0 Act), drafted two Pipeline Safety Reauthorization bills, and executed internal and external stakeholder outreach activities.

Prior to joining the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Michael served in Representative Graves’ personal office as a Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff. Before entering the public sector, Michael worked in global operations for Morgan Stanley.

Michael grew up in Charlotte, NC and received his bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University. He lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife, Celeste.