Michael (Mike) Lawson joined the firm in November of last year as Associate Attorney. We caught up with Mike after his 6 months with CD&M to learn more about his practice. We’re proud to have dedicated and impressive attorneys like Mike on our team!
1. Tell us about your practice and work at CD&M.
CD&M represents a myriad of clients in litigation covering a wide range of legal areas. There are times where we are representing clients in Federal Court, State Supreme Court, and City/Local Court all on the same day. This broad spectrum allows our attorneys to be well-versed in many areas of the law and assistant a wide range of clients. My experience that led me to CD&M is rooted in litigation for personal injury and medical malpractice cases, as well as criminal defense. This experience has permitted me to hit the ground running with the CD&M team.
- What’s the most rewarding part about being an attorney?
The most rewarding part about being an attorney is the advocacy for our clients. The practice of law presents a special situation where we have the privilege of using our specialized knowledge to represent our clients during some of the most stressful and challenging times of their lives. Litigation can be a long and difficult journey for a client, but getting a result for our clients is the greatest reward.
- Tell me more about your podcast, Conduct Detrimental.
Conduct Detrimental is a Sports Law podcast that covers every intersection between the law and sports. We cover major lawsuits, suspensions, changing landscapes of sports leagues and franchises, and the ever-evolving world of college Name, Image, and Likeness. I started working on the podcast while in law school, where is studied sports law. We also have a website where we encourage lawyers and law students to write blogs and articles about the legal world of sports.
- What are hobbies/things you enjoy doing outside work?
I love spending time with my wife and three dogs! I love to travel and have been to 16 countries. My wife and I were married in the Galway Cathedral in Ireland. I am also a passionate sports fan and attend many Yankees games with my family. Fun fact I used to work for the Philadelphia Eagles and remain a big fan.