Michael Swallow
@michaelswallow
Delaware-licensed corporate attorney specializing in private equity, M&A, and Delaware corporate governance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Delaware-licensed corporate attorney focused on private equity, M&A, and investment funds, advising clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. I draft and negotiate purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and charter documents while supporting due diligence and Delaware corporate governance matters.
I hold a J.D. with a Business Law Certificate and have been recognized for academic performance in bankruptcy law. My experience spans firm-side private equity work, counseling small businesses, and a judicial internship, and I thrive on complex transactional matters and practical, client-focused solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate, Private Equity
Troutman Pepper Locke
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on structuring and closing domestic and cross-border M&A and recapitalizations; draft purchase agreements and ancillary documents, coordinate due diligence, and provide Delaware corporate law opinions to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Summer Associate
Troutman Pepper Locke
May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)
Supported private equity and M&A transactions by drafting purchase agreements and ancillary documents, coordinating due diligence across industries, and researching Delaware corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues.
Legal Intern
Temple University Small Business Development Center
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Counseled small-business clients on entity selection, tax elections, and operational structure; reviewed leases, LLC agreements, and bylaws and developed legal plans to address client issues.
Judicial Intern
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Observed criminal proceedings in juvenile court, conducted legal research on statutes and case law, and prepared motions and moot-court arguments submitted to the judge.
Education
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TLTemple University Beasley School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Grade: 3.39/4.00
Activities and societies: Dean's List: Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2023; Distinguished Class Performance – Commercial Bankruptcy; Melvin Lashner Scholarship.
Juris Doctor with Business Law Certificate, completed May 2023; GPA 3.39/4.00.
TBThe Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Grade: 3.86/4.00
Activities and societies: Atlas THON Organization; UBS Wealth Management Intern; Penn State Investment Association; Penn State Finance Society.
Bachelor of Science in Finance, cum laude, completed May 2020; GPA 3.86/4.00.
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