J. Michael Coburn

Associate

With a decade of experience as an adviser to insurance and financial services clients, Michael offers guidance on regulatory, transactional, and compliance issues. Insurtech and other insurance clients seek him out for company formation, licensing, and developing strategic partnerships to launch innovative products.

Michael also handles mergers and acquisitions for insurance clients, as well as providing insurance coverage advice on M&A transactions in general, with a particular focus on rep and warranty (R&W) insurance. Michael’s transactional experience includes spearheading and managing due diligence, analyzing and identifying potential risks and opportunities, coordinating and leading the preparation of regulatory filings and drafting and negotiating key transaction documents. Additionally, he provides support to fintech and other financial services companies on licensing and compliance, with a focus on cryptocurrency compliance and digital currency regulations related to anti-money laundering and money transmission laws.

He earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Dartmouth College and his law degree from Columbia University School of Law.

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Education

  • Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 2015
  • Dartmouth College, A.B., cum laude with honors, 2010

Awards & Honors

“Ones to Watch,” The Best Lawyers in America, commercial litigation (2024)

Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers, insurance transactional and regulatory (2023)

  • New York