Michael Rome has recently become a new member of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, stepping into the position of partner in the litigation department. Adding to his responsibilities at the law firm will be his role as a member of the investigations and enforcement practice. An interesting aspect to note is that Rome will base his practice out of the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.
Rome’s professional focus has typically been on government investigations, enforcement, and commercial litigation. Specifically, he holds expertise in privacy and consumer protection matters, a skillset that will surely be valuable to Willkie.
Prior to becoming part of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Rome was connected to one of the world’s best-known tech giants. He served as regulatory and litigation counsel at Google, a role that undeniably contributed to his extensive knowledge in commercial litigation and regulatory matters.
With his wide-ranging experience and distinct specialisation in enforcement and consumer protection, Rome is expected to usher in an insightful and informed perspective at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
This news was initially reported by Bloomberg Law Automation.