Michael Kendall

Head of White-Collar & Securities Defense Practice Group
McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Michael Kendall is the head of McDermott Will & Emery LLP's White-Collar & Securities Defense Practice Group and is based in the Firm’s Boston office. He represents clients in criminal and civil regulatory matters and business litigation. Mike has successfully tried to verdict numerous cases in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels, including cases involving trust and fiduciary issues, patents, joint venture disputes, private equity investments, criminal charges and health care reimbursement. He has also handled many appeals. He is ranked by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States. He represented the investment directors in Shelton v. Tamposi.

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Divided Duties 
Michael Kendall & Victoria E. Thavaseelan address the recent Shelton v. Tamposi decision, which clarifies the roles of trustees and investment advisors
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