MICHAEL BIANCO
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive experience at the United States Department of Interior, excelling in high-profile tribal trust cases. Proven expertise in legal research and document review, complemented by strong case management and collaboration skills. Recognized with the Solicitors Award for outstanding contributions, demonstrating a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney Advisor
United States Department of Interior
Washington, USA
11.2006 - 03.2025
- Oversaw management of high-profile tribal trust cases against government entities.
- Coordinated discovery production efforts with Department of Justice attorneys on multiple cases.
- Reviewed and organized documents for production using Relativity software; prepared privilege logs.
- Conducted research on complex civil litigation and Indian law, drafting memos and pleadings.
- Participated in trials and mediations with Department of Justice attorneys for various cases.
- Received Solicitors Award for exceptional contributions in 2012 and 2016.
- Resigned from federal government position in March 2025.
Attorney
Private Practice
, IN
10.2001 - 11.2005
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Developed case strategy plans based on the evidence presented by client's witnesses.
- Performed document review activities as part of discovery process in civil cases.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.
- Attended hearings, mediations and negotiations on behalf of clients.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL01.1996
Bachelor of Science -
United States Merchant Marine Academy
King Point NY06-1986
Skills
- Document review
- Legal research
- Trial preparation
- Mediation strategies
- Case management
- Litigation support
- Relativity and Everlaw document review software
- Discovery coordination
- Team collaboration
- Legal advisory
- Case file management
- Discovery
- Argument writing
Certification
State of Indiana-License to practice law, 1999-current
Accomplishments
- Served as an Infantry officer in the United States Army, graduating from U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger Schools
- Graduated from Infantry school
- Graduated from Airborne school
- Graduated from Air Assault school
- Graduated from Ranger school
- Managed over 1,000,000 documents in discovery production
- Led high profile tribal trust cases, leading to major settlements
- Awarded the Solicitors Award in 2012 and 2016 for exemplary legal service
- Authored over 50 legal memos and pleadings, aiding successful litigation outcomes
Timeline
Attorney Advisor
United States Department of Interior
11.2006 - 03.2025
Attorney
Private Practice
10.2001 - 11.2005
Juris Doctorate - Law
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science -
United States Merchant Marine Academy
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