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Michael L. Pillion

Partner

Michael L. Pillion brings more than 30 years of experience navigating high-stakes transactions to his technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions practice. He has a diverse client base that spans the health insurance, life sciences, energy, financial services, and real estate industries. He counsels clients in structuring, negotiating, realigning, and terminating information technology (IT) outsourcing and business process outsourcing (BPO) transactions, technology transactions including software as a service (SaaS) and cloud deals, complex commercial transactions including joint ventures, and real estate leasing deals.

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    Extended Profile

    Michael is the founding partner and assistant leader of the technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions practice at Morgan Lewis. Managing some of the largest strategic alliances in the outsourcing industry to date, Michael is recognized in the industry for his ability to dissect complex issues in outsourcing-related contracts. Clients in need of advice on technology and data transactions such as development, licensing, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), information as a service, e-commerce, data acquisition and services, cloud computing, and data center transactions routinely seek his counsel.

    He also represents clients in commercial transactions that range from routine to complex. His experience covers real estate leasing matters, acquisitions and divestitures, and strategic alliances. Michael also consults on supply, distribution, consulting services, nondisclosure, and other agreements that support sourcing and supply chain operations.

    A frequent speaker on outsourcing and technology transaction matters, Michael  appears regularly at business, legal, and professional conferences. He has written several articles on these subjects, and he is often quoted in legal and business journals.

    Education

    • Pennsylvania State University, 1979, B.S.
    • Villanova University School of Law, 1985, J.D.

    Admissions

    • New Jersey
    • Pennsylvania

    Awards and Affiliations

    Leading Lawyer, Media, technology and telecoms: Outsourcing, The Legal 500 US (2019)

    Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms - outsourcing, M&A/corporate and commercial - Commercial deals and contracts, The Legal 500 US (2008–2019)

    Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms - Technology - transactions, The Legal 500 US (2008–2019)

    Named, The Legal 500 Hall of Fame (2017)

    Ranked, Outsourcing, USA, Chambers Global (2010–2019)

    Ranked, Outsourcing, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2006–2019)

    Member, Order of the Coif

    Publications

    4/19/2018 - Contract Corner: Is Your Insurance Provision Meeting Its Full Potential?, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    4/19/2018 - Upcoming Event: 2018 Technology May-rathon, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    4/12/2018 - Contract Corner: Is It Time for Form NDA Spring Cleaning?, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    4/5/2018 - Reminder: Register Now for Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial Transactions Event, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    4/2/2018 - Ethical Obligations and Blogging: ABA Opinion Serves as Reminder, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/28/2017 - Event Alert: Morgan Lewis and SIG Executive Immersion Program – Boston, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/26/2017 - Illinois Makes Moves on Geolocation Privacy, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/20/2017 - Is It Time to Update Your Contract's SSAE Audit Language?, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/18/2017 - Contract Corner: Liquidated Damages Clauses, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/13/2017 - New FTC Guidance on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    7/10/2017 - Timely Reminder: Lawyers’ Ethical Obligations and Technology, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/30/2016 - OCC Continues Promoting “Responsible Innovation” for the Financial Sector, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/24/2016 - Small Businesses, Big Outsourcing Decisions, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/22/2016 - Study Provides Global, Historical Comparison of the Cost of Data Breaches, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/16/2016 - Department of Health and Human Services Wants to Help You Keep Your HIPAA Business Associates In Line, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/15/2016 - States Remain in the Driver’s Seat for Self-Driving Car Regulations, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/8/2016 - ADA Website Accessibility Requirements Delayed, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/2/2016 - Upcoming Webinar: Landmark Trade Secret Law Establishes New Rights and Remedies, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/30/2015 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Passes Senate, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/27/2015 - Piercing the Outsourcing Veil: FTC Says Data Security Obligations Remain, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/21/2015 - EU Takes a Byte out of Data Transfers, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/19/2015 - California Law Wises Consumers Up About Smart TV Privacy Settings, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/8/2015 - Morgan Lewis LawFlash: ECJ Rules EU-US Safe Harbor Program Is Invalid, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    10/8/2015 - Stop the Presses: E-Warranty Act Passes House, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/31/2015 - The European Union’s Push for a Digital Single Market, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/25/2015 - Private Auto Parts: New Jersey Bill Protects Recorded Vehicle Data, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/19/2015 - New Data Security Bill Seeks Uniformity in Protection of Consumers’ Personal Information, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/16/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Exceptions and Caps, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/12/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Damages, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/9/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Structure and Enforceability, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/5/2015 - Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    3/2/2015 - Nothing but Net (Neutrality), Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    1/15/2015 - California Bans Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts

    10/2/2014 - Big Digital Marketing for Hospitality - The Pennsylvania State University

    10/1/2014 - Data Analytics and Use Restrictions (Part 3): Privacy Policy Examples, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/29/2014 - Data Analytics and Use Restrictions (Part 2): Key Restrictions, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/24/2014 - Data Analytics and Use Restrictions (Part 1): Overview, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/23/2014 - Key Issues in Cloud and Data Analytics Deals – presented at the DELVACCA Business Skills Institute

    9/22/2014 - Contract Corner: Source Code Escrow (Part 2), Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/17/2014 - Contract Corner: Source Code Escrow (Part 1), Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/15/2014 - Software Robots in Outsourcing Part 3: Adding Automation to Scope, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/12/2014 - What’s In Your Contract? 6 Steps to Creating a Better Outsourcing Partnership, Insurance & Technology

    9/11/2014 - A Legal Perspective on one of the Hottest Trends in Strategic Outsourcing: Cloud Solutions – presented at Independence Blue Cross

    9/10/2014 - Software Robots in Outsourcing Part 2: Why Is It Happening?, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    9/8/2014 - Software Robots in Outsourcing Part 1: What Is a Software Robot?, Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis

    6/23/2014 - Key Issues in Negotiating Outsourcing Contracts with Banks - at Client In-House Attorney Seminar

    6/23/2014 - Key Issues in Negotiating Outsourcing Contracts with Banks, presented for a client in-house attorney seminar

    4/10/2014 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Client Seminar: Innovation and Changing Technologies: Automation and Analytics

    4/10/2014 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Seminar: Personnel Screening Requirements in Outsourcing and Service Transactions

    10/9/2013 - A Legal Perspective on the Three Hottest Trends in Strategic Outsourcing – Cloud Solutions, “Right” Sourcing, and IT Service Integration

    4/24/2013 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Seminar — Focus on Data: Best Practices on How to Leverage and Protect Company Data

    4/24/2013 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Client Seminar – Focus on Data: Best Practices on How to Leverage and Protect Company Data

    4/20/2013 - A Look at Outsourcing Trends and How Companies are Embracing Outsourcing as Part of their Operating Strategy – University of Pennsylvania

    10/8/2012 - Corporate Pro Bono Day at Morgan Lewis: An Introduction to Legal Issues for Entrepreneurial Businesses: Contracts

    5/7/2012 - Outsourcing: Thinking Through Thorny Clauses in Commercial Contracts, presented at the DELVACCA Meeting, Philadelphia

    5/7/2012 - Legal Issues in Outsourcing and Shared Services Engagements Roundtable

    4/3/2012 - Selected Legal Issues in Technology Transfer and Outsourcing Transactions – The Pennsylvania State University

    9/22/2011 - Outsourcing: Efficient and Effective Contracting, presented for a Delaware Valley Association of Corporate Counsel (DELVACCA) Meeting

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    News

    6/21/2018 - Morgan Lewis Represents BOX Digital Markets in Tech Transaction

    6/6/2012 - Morgan Lewis Advises The Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners on International Paper Mill Acquisitions

    12/8/2011 - Morgan Lewis Advises First Coast Service Options on Acquisition of Highmark Medicare Services

    Events

    5/10/2019 - Tech & Sourcing Webinar Series

    4/11/2019 - 2019 Annual Technology, Outsourcing, and Commercial Contracts Networking Roundtable

    4/26/2018 - 2018 Annual Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts Networking Roundtable

    4/20/2017 - 2017 Annual Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts Networking Roundtable

    9/28/2016 - The Next Frontier: How Robots and Automation Are Changing Outsourcing and Technology Agreements

    4/13/2016 - 2016 Annual Outsourcing & Strategic Transactions Roundtable

    5/13/2015 - Technology May-rathon: Renegotiating Your Outsourcing and Tech Services Deals

    2/10/2015 - Hot Topics in Outsourcing 2015

    4/10/2014 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Seminar

    4/24/2013 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions Seminar — Focus on Data: Best Practices on How to Leverage and Protect Company Data

    4/19/2012 - Legal Issues in Outsourcing and Shared Services Engagements Roundtable

    4/13/2011 - Seminars for Sourcing: Efficient and Effective Contracting
    Part II - Supporting Supply Chain and Sourcing Contract Workflow in Challenging Economic Times

    4/6/2011 - Seminars for Sourcing: Efficient and Effective Contracting
    Part I - Structuring and Negotiating Outsourcing Agreements in an Evolving Market

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