Michael Bern represents clients in high-stakes trial and appellate litigation.
Mr. Bern leverages his appellate-focused approach to litigation strategy, persuasive oral advocacy, and superior writing and research skills to represent clients in:
He has filed numerous merits and certiorari stage briefs before the US Supreme Court and drafted more than 150 briefs before state and federal appellate courts. Mr. Bern also shapes and executes clients’ trial court strategy.
Mr. Bern has successfully argued multiple appeals in state and federal court, as well as dispositive and other trial court motions, and has led on many successful challenges to the legality of federal, state, and local government actions, including agency rulemaking.
Mr. Bern maintains an active pro bono practice, including work on behalf of veterans, homeless individuals, and people who are incarcerated.
A recognized leader at the firm, Mr. Bern has served on the firm’s Recruiting Committee and Training & Career Enhancement (TACE) Committee.
During the 2011-12 term, Mr. Bern served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the US Supreme Court. From 2008-09, he served as a law clerk to Judge Michael McConnell of the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Before attending law school, Mr. Bern worked as a management consultant, primarily advising life sciences clients on portfolio analysis, research and development strategy, marketing strategy, and mergers and integration.
Mr. Bern serves on the board of Ingenuity Prep, a charter school in Washington, D.C.
Latham litigators recognized for securing a seismic decision in New York’s high court, the Court of Appeals, for Tax Equity Now NY (TENNY), which is expected to lead to systemic changes to address the long-standing disparities in New York City's property tax system.
Litigation victories were chosen among the top California wins for the sixth consecutive year.
Michael Bern honored for his pro bono work and success in First Amendment cases.