MICHAEL I. ALLEN
PARTNER
Direct Dial: (212) 515-8082
Email: allen@allenmillerlaw.com
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Law, J.D. 1988 magna cum laude; Editor, Boston University School of Law Probate Law Journal
State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A.,1985 with honors
LAW FIRMS
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (1988-1993)
Shapiro Forman Allen & Sava LLP (1993-2013)
ADMISSIONS Member of the Bar of New York, Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Eastern District of Michigan
As an associate at Skadden Arps, Michael was involved in litigation arising from contests for corporate control and cases brought under the federal securities laws. After leaving Skadden Arps in 1993, Michael went on to found Shapiro Forman Allen & Sava LLP.
Michael’s practice has focused on large commercial disputes, disputes between hedge funds and prime brokers, litigation and arbitrations involving the severance rights of discharged members of senior management and the defense of officers, directors and audit committee members in class actions brought under the Federal Securities laws. Representative matters include: