Michael McGuinness
PartnerLatam Practice Group Regional Co-Leader, Private Equity
Recognized as a "legal star" by the Latin Business Chronicle, a “leading lawyer” by Chambers Latin America and a "Latin America M&A Heavyweight" by The Legal 500
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- Spanish
Education
- Ph.D, Harvard University, 1997
- J.D., Stanford University, 1996
- B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1989, with highest honors
Pro Bono
- Represented multiple asylum seekers at the US/Mexico border as part of a border project.
- Represented a national entity based in Mexico in its fundraising activities in the development of the IMAX film the Flight of the Butterflies.
- Represented a domestic partner of a victim of WTC tragedy before the Federal Victims Compensation Fund.
Publications and media
Media Mentions
- "DLA Piper Bullish on Latin America," Latinvex, May 15, 2024
Prior Experience
Before returning to private practice in 2009, Michael also held several prominent roles at the General Electric Company, including general counsel of one of its industrial business units.
Memberships and Affiliations
- National Association of Corporate Directors
- American Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Connect
Phone
+1 212 335 4700
(Work, New York)