Summary
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Michael Rugen

1201 Douglass Street, San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic senior litigation attorney has 30 years of experience in trial advocacy, motion practice, negotiation, and management of complex legal matters. Maintained active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights and economic justice.

Resigned partnership in international law firm to found, manage and grow non-profit organization, dedicated to intensive, long-term mentoring of children facing the biggest barriers.

Now seeking full or part-time volunteer position involving election protection or similar legal matters.

Skills

  • Exceptional Written and Oral Advocacy Skills
  • Extensive Trial and Motion Experience
  • Formulating Complex Legal Strategies
  • Successful Management of Large Legal Teams
  • Excellent Client Relations and Negotiating Skills
  • Collegial Work Style

Work History

Co-Founder, Executive Director & Board Member

Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area
08.2016 - Current

Raised $2 milllion of seed funding and incorporated nonprofit mentoring organization. friendssfbayarea.org. Served as Executive Director for 7 years, developed strategic business plans, grew organization to serve 120 youth, 22 employees, and $2.5 million. Served as active Board member since 2023.

Partner

Sidley Austin
06.2008 - 12.2013

Led large teams of lawyers, representing corporations, international accounting firms, and individuals in complex, multi-million-dollar matters in federal and state courts, and before various agencies.

Served as lead trial counsel in numerous matters before juries, judges, and administrative agencies throughout the United States.

Maintained active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights and economic justice matters.

Partner

Heller Ehrman
01.1986 - 06.2008

Led large teams of lawyers, representing corporations, international accounting firms and individuals in complex, multi-million-dollar matters in federal and state courts, and before various agencies.

Served as lead trial counsel in numerous matters before juries, judges and administrative agencies throughout the United States.

Maintained active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights and economic justice matters.

Associate

Heller Ehrman
01.1979 - 01.1985

Handled increasing levels of responsibility for large complex commercial litigation matters, including antitrust and professional liability cases, securities class actions and administrative proceedings.

Played significant stand-up roles in several trials in state and federal courts.

Maintained an active pro bono practice, focusing on civil rights and economic justice issues.

Associate

Paul Weiss
New York, NY
06.1977 - 01.1979

Played junior role in a wide variety of complex commercial matters.

Maintained active pro bono practice.

Education

J.D. -

New York University School of Law
New York, NY
06-1977

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
06-1973