Michael D. Garland

Associate

P: 314.754.4866

F: 314.754.4867

E: garland@capessokol.com

Experience at Work

As a lawyer with an MBA, Michael is able to bring acute business perspective to each client’s legal needs. Michael joined the firm as a member of Capes Sokol’s 2021 Summer Associate class and has continued to work with the firm as a commercial litigator. Prior to attending law school, Michael was a commercial insurance underwriter at Chubb, earning the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation.

After completing his MBA, Michael worked with several start-up and early-stage business ventures, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer of Athlete Venture. This business background gives Michael a unique perspective that enables him to collaborate effectively and efficiently with clients and colleagues, while utilizing decision-making and problem-solving skills.

During 2020, Michael worked as an intern in the legal department at Fidelity Investments, where he supported Fidelity’s in-house attorneys on transactional and litigation matters.

In the Community

Michael was a staff editor on the Washington University Global Studies Law Review, a student-edited legal journal dedicated to publishing superior works by renowned international and comparative law scholars. He is also a member of Phi Delta Phi, an international legal honor society.

A native of the east coast, Michael is actively pursuing opportunities to get involved in the St. Louis community. In the past, he volunteered to coach the M.I.C.D.S. track team, working with the discus and javelin throwers and the shot-putters.

Practice Areas

  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • St. Louis County Bar Association
  • J.D., Washington University School of Law (2022)
  • M.B.A., University of Florida – Hough Graduate School of Business, Class President (2013)
  • B.B.A, Bachelor of Business Association, University of Pittsburgh, Honors College (2006)

Publications

  • Michael D. Garland, Small Developing Island Nations: The Need for Increased Financial Protection from Bunker Oil Spill Pollution, 21 WASHINGTON U. GLOB. STUD. L. REV. 463 (2022).

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Missouri
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Certifications

  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter

Professional Organizations

  • Washington University Global Studies Law Review | Staff Editor
  • Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society
  • University of Florida – Hough Graduate School of Business
    • MBA Class President (2013)

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