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Michael Vine

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Areas of Focus

Overview

Michael is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Orange County office, focusing on complex and fast-paced antitrust and litigation matters, including complex antitrust litigation under both state and federal antitrust laws. He represents clients across a broad range of industries and works closely with partners and counsel to assess novel legal issues and craft strategies to overcome them.

Michael also maintains a robust pro bono practice and has represented clients seeking asylum, veterans seeking military discharge status upgrades, and wrongfully convicted prisoners.

Michael received his J.D. from the University of California, Irvine, where he was named an Environmental Law Scholar and worked as a research assistant to law professor and noted antitrust scholar Christopher Leslie. He also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Kenly Kiya Kato.

Prior to his legal career, Michael was a theatrical actor, director, and producer.

Career & Education

    • Federal Trade Commission
      Legal Intern, Healthcare Division, 2023
    • Federal Trade Commission
      Legal Intern, Healthcare Division, 2023

    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., 2024
    • The University of Alabama, B.A., 2013
      Honors College
    • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D., 2024
    • The University of Alabama, B.A., 2013
      Honors College

    • California
    • California

    • Student Ambassador, American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, 2022–2023
    • Planning Committee, Federal Bar Association Orange County Chapter, Young Lawyers Division, 2025
    • Student Ambassador, American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, 2022–2023
    • Planning Committee, Federal Bar Association Orange County Chapter, Young Lawyers Division, 2025