マイケル・ジューは、訴訟前段階および訴訟段階におけるクライアントへの助言や案件管理において、実務的かつビジネス志向の視点を提供します。カリフォルニア州裁判所および連邦裁判所における複雑な紛争、ならびに私的仲裁・調停におけるクライアント代理業務において豊富な経験を有しています。その業務範囲は、商業契約、事業上の不法行為、不正競争、知的財産、雇用、金融、不動産紛争など、幅広いビジネス訴訟に及びます。

Mikle has particular depth in litigating contract disputes and related business torts, with a focus on employment and confidentiality agreements involving covenants not to compete, non-solicitation agreements, and nondisclosure obligations. He also routinely represents global manufacturers in the automobile and boat industries in California lemon law and related warranty disputes. He advises and defends clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, biotechnology, real estate, and information technology. In addition, Mikle has a strong understanding of bankruptcy law and its implications on litigation, enabling him to guide clients through disputes that intersect with insolvency and restructuring issues.

Mikle began his legal career as a summer associate in Foley’s San Diego office and is currently a senior counsel working primarily out of the San Diego and Los Angeles offices. He is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Bankruptcy, and IP Litigation Practices. He is also a member of the firm’s Innovative Technology team, a cross-disciplinary team of Foley attorneys and professionals that understands the impact of innovative technology and helps clients develop future-proof legal strategies for their businesses.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mikle is a proud steward of the firm. He serves as an important voice on the Associates Committee, where he helps shape firm policies and initiatives impacting associates and senior counsel across the firm. As an active member of the Recruiting Committee since 2019, Mikle plays a central role in the firm’s recruitment efforts at both the law school and lateral levels. He also served as the San Diego office’s Summer Program Coordinator for Foley’s 2019, 2021, and 2022 summer associate classes. Mikle is additionally the San Diego office liaison for, and a founding member of, Foley’s Racial Justice and Equity Practice Group.

Outside of the office and courtroom, Mikle enjoys spending his personal time exercising, golfing, reading, traveling, and making memories with his family and friends.