Michael Friedman is the Deputy to CEOs.

In this role, Mr. Friedman identifies, measures and enhances quality improvements across all aspects of the firm focusing on compliance with, and operation of, internal best practices and other key procedures and controls. He also provides leadership over all global legal services including: Legal Staffing & Utilization; International Lawyers Program; Pro Bono Program; Analyst & Specialist Program; Litigation Assistant Program; Managing Attorney Office Services: E-Discovery & Trial Support, Attorney Admissions, Calendar Control, Court Filings; as well as Legal Project Management, Business Analysis and Records Management.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Friedman served as the managing attorney, special counsel and senior law firm management at various leading firms, including Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP. Michael holds a JD from Brooklyn Law School and attained his undergraduate degree from Hunter College. He is admitted in New York and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.