Prior to joining LSKS, Michael was an associate with Hogan Lovells (formerly Hogan & Hartson), where his practice involved a wide range of litigation matters. Michael previously served as law clerk to the Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He was also a judicial intern to the Honorable Allison H. Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court.

Before beginning his legal career, Michael worked as a Systems Administrator for a biotechnology company in Boulder, Colorado.