He has extensive experience in the private equity and leveraged buyout industries as well as decades of experience on transactions in a number of other industries, including automotive, defense, financial services, media, technology, healthcare and building products. He represents many major investment banks in their advisory roles on M&A deals.

In addition, Mr. Kennedy has significant experience in the debt (bank and high-yield areas) and restructuring areas. He is frequently asked by Boards to advise on hostile transactions, proxy fights and other governance matters.

Mike has been cited since the late 1990’s in the Chambers, the PLC Which Lawyer? and Who’s Who Legal – California guides as a leading lawyer in M&A and technology. He frequently lectures at corporate seminars and continuing legal education forums.

• Adjunct Professor, Boalt School of Law, University of California at Berkeley in the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions (1997-present)
• Chairman, PLI Technology Mergers and Acquisitions Program (1997-2002)
• Frequent lecturer at corporate seminars (e.g. Board Member magazine) and continuing legal education forums

• “A Rising Tide for M&A,” Corporate Board Member (2003 Special Supplement)
• “The End of Time – Delaware’s Search for the Fiduciary GUT,” M&A Lawyer (2003)
• “Whole Lotta Fiduciating Going On,” M&A Lawyer (2002)
• “The Business Judgment Syllogism – Premises Governing Board Activity,” PLI (1997-2002)
• “Public Private and Private Private Acquisitions,” PLI, Securities Regulation Institute, Glasser Legalworks, M&A Lawyer (2001)
• “Pricing Terms in Stock and Cash Transactions,” PLI – Corporate Governance Reporter (1997-2002)
• “Functional Fairness – The Mechanics, Functions and Liabilities of Fairness Opinions,” PLI – Corporate Governance Reporter (1997-2002)