Michael Hacker counsels clients through all stages of complex civil litigation and government and internal investigations, with a focus on securities-related matters. He has litigated in a variety of federal and state trial and appellate courts and represented clients before the US Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Mike also maintains an active pro bono practice and is committed to volunteering his time to individuals and organizations in need of legal services.
Extended Profile
Before moving back to Boston and joining Morgan Lewis, Mike was an associate in the New York office of another major international law firm.
While in law school, Mike served as the executive notes editor of the Boston College Law Review and was a teaching assistant and research assistant to a constitutional law professor. Mike also completed an internship with Judge Allison D. Burroughs of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Selected Representations
Successfully briefed and argued appeal before the Massachusetts Appeals Court on behalf of a survivor of domestic violence whose application for a restraining order was denied, resulting in reversal and remand to the trial court.
Successfully argued in federal district court for immediate release of immigrant detainee due to COVID-19 outbreak at prison
Represented civil rights organizations as amicus curiae in case before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court concerning application of search and seizure jurisprudence to digital data obtained from search of cell phone controlled by third party.
Member of team that secured a highly favorable result on behalf of a renewable energy business in a two-week bench trial before the Business Litigation Session of the Massachusetts Superior Court
Key member of team that successfully represented a Big Four accounting firm in a three-week jury trial before the Business Litigation Session of the Massachusetts Superior Court
Represented Big Four audit partner at PCAOB deposition
Successfully represented a US Army veteran in federal court challenge after US Citizenship and Immigration Services failed to timely adjudicate his naturalization application
Education
Boston College Law School, 2017, J.D., cum laude
Syracuse University, 2014, B.A.
Admissions
Massachusetts
New York
District of Columbia
US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
US District Court for the Western District of New York
US District Court for the District of Columbia
Clerkships
Clerkship to Magistrate Judge Jonathan W. Feldman of the US District Court for the Western District of New York (2017 - 2018)
Awards and Affiliations
Member, Law Firm of the Year, Securities Regulation, US News/Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms (2019)
Co-Chair, Securities Enforcement and Civil Litigation Committee, Boston Bar Association
