Michael Alsharaiha
Associate
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Overview
Michael is an associate in the Corporate & Transactional Practice Group. His focus is on various tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and other business law matters. He assists with pre-transaction underwriting and risk assessments and post-closing M&A disputes with respect to transaction risk insurance. Michael also serves as coverage counsel to representations and warranties insurers.
Before joining Bailey Cavalieri, Michael worked in tax consulting for a big 4 public accounting firm. With a unique perspective on all facets of business law, he is driven to help his clients succeed while finding practical resolutions.
Credentials
Education
Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. in Taxation, 2018)
University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 2017; Cum Laude)
The University of Toledo Law Review
University of Cincinnati (B.B.A., Accounting, Minor International Business, 2014)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Professional Highlights
Noteworthy Experience
Tax and financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including underwriting of representations and warranties insurance.Research and analysis to evaluate tax consequences of business transactions and identify planning opportunities.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Smoking Out The Criminals: How Federal Tax Policy Can Reduce Illegal Drug Crime By Supporting The Legal Marijuana Industry, 48 U. TOL. L. REV. 319 (2017)
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association
Michael is an associate in the Corporate & Transactional Practice Group. His focus is on various tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and other business law matters. He assists with pre-transaction underwriting and risk assessments and post-closing M&A disputes with respect to transaction risk insurance. Michael also serves as coverage counsel to representations and warranties insurers.
Before joining Bailey Cavalieri, Michael worked in tax consulting for a big 4 public accounting firm. With a unique perspective on all facets of business law, he is driven to help his clients succeed while finding practical resolutions.
Education
Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. in Taxation, 2018)
University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 2017; Cum Laude)
The University of Toledo Law Review
University of Cincinnati (B.B.A., Accounting, Minor International Business, 2014)
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Noteworthy Experience
Tax and financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including underwriting of representations and warranties insurance.Research and analysis to evaluate tax consequences of business transactions and identify planning opportunities.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Smoking Out The Criminals: How Federal Tax Policy Can Reduce Illegal Drug Crime By Supporting The Legal Marijuana Industry, 48 U. TOL. L. REV. 319 (2017)
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
Member, Columbus Bar Association