Pillion

Michael L. Pillion

Partner

michael.pillion@morganlewis.com

Philadelphia Phone +1.215.963.5554 Fax +1.215.963.5001

1701 Market St.//Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921//United States

Michael L. Pillion is the founding partner and assistant leader of the technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions practice at Morgan Lewis. Michael 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.

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.

Awards and Affiliations

Lifetime Achievement, The Legal Intelligencer (2022)

Member, Practice Group of the Year, Intellectual Property, Law360 (2019)

Hall of Fame, Media, technology and telecoms: Outsourcing, The Legal 500 US (2020, 2021)

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

Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms: Fintech, The Legal 500 US (2021)

Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms - outsourcing, M&A/corporate and commercial - Commercial deals and contracts, The Legal 500 US (2008–2020)

Recommended, Media, technology and telecoms - Technology - transactions, The Legal 500 US (2008–2021)

Named, The Legal 500 Hall of Fame (2017)

Ranked, Outsourcing, USA, Chambers Global (2010–2022)

Ranked, Outsourcing, USA - Nationwide, Chambers USA (2006–2021)

Member, Order of the Coif

Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Education

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

Sectors

Services

Regions

North America

Events

4/13/2022 - Digital Transformation

11/9/2021 - Digital Disruption: Considerations When Implementing Major Technology Transformations

4/20/2021 - 2021 Annual Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial: Virtual Roundtable

10/13/2020 - Service Engagements and Business Continuity: A Fresh Look

4/28/2020 - COVID-19 and the Impact on Outsourcing

4/8/2020 - Tech & Sourcing Webinar Series

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

7/31/2018 - Morgan Lewis Tech & Sourcing Lunchtime Series

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

4/16/2015 - 2015 Annual Outsourcing and Strategic Commercial Transactions Seminar

2/10/2015 - Hot Topics in Outsourcing 2015

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

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

4/19/2012 - 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

News

5/5/2022 - Morgan Lewis Partners Honored by The Legal Intelligencer in 2022 Professional Excellence Awards

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

Publications

11/11/2020 - Contract Corner: The Purview Doctrine – Does a Guaranty Need to Be Reaffirmed When Amending a Guaranteed Contract?

3/11/2020 - INSIGHT: Red Flag Language in Technology Contracts During Due Diligence, Bloomberg Law

2/27/2020 - Upcoming Event: 2020 Annual Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial Contracts Networking Roundtable

2/27/2020 - Upcoming Webinar: It’s All About the Subtext: Subcontracting, Sublicensing, and Subprocessing Provisions

2/26/2020 - Contract Corner: Considerations for a Termination for Convenience Provision

2/24/2020 - Upcoming Webinar: Europe, Russia, and Beyond: Where Is the Market on Data Protection Provisions in Services Transactions?

2/20/2020 - Upcoming Webinar: Bridging the Gap with Transition Services Agreements

2/13/2020 - Contract Corner: Required Consents Analysis in Due Diligence

2/11/2020 - Upcoming Webinar: Privacy and Data Security Issues in M&A Transactions

4/19/2018 - Contract Corner: Is Your Insurance Provision Meeting Its Full Potential?

4/19/2018 - Upcoming Event: 2018 Technology May-rathon

4/12/2018 - Contract Corner: Is It Time for Form NDA Spring Cleaning?

4/5/2018 - Reminder: Register Now for Technology, Outsourcing & Commercial Transactions Event

4/2/2018 - Ethical Obligations and Blogging: ABA Opinion Serves as Reminder

7/28/2017 - Event Alert: Morgan Lewis and SIG Executive Immersion Program – Boston

7/26/2017 - Illinois Makes Moves on Geolocation Privacy

7/20/2017 - Is It Time to Update Your Contract's SSAE Audit Language?

7/18/2017 - Contract Corner: Liquidated Damages Clauses

7/13/2017 - New FTC Guidance on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

7/10/2017 - Timely Reminder: Lawyers’ Ethical Obligations and Technology

6/29/2016 - OCC Continues Promoting “Responsible Innovation” for the Financial Sector

6/24/2016 - Small Businesses, Big Outsourcing Decisions

6/22/2016 - Study Provides Global, Historical Comparison of the Cost of Data Breaches

6/16/2016 - Department of Health and Human Services Wants to Help You Keep Your HIPAA Business Associates In Line

6/15/2016 - States Remain in the Driver’s Seat for Self-Driving Car Regulations

6/7/2016 - ADA Website Accessibility Requirements Delayed

6/2/2016 - Upcoming Webinar: Landmark Trade Secret Law Establishes New Rights and Remedies

10/30/2015 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Passes Senate

10/27/2015 - Piercing the Outsourcing Veil: FTC Says Data Security Obligations Remain

10/21/2015 - EU Takes a Byte out of Data Transfers

10/19/2015 - California Law Wises Consumers Up About Smart TV Privacy Settings

10/8/2015 - Morgan Lewis LawFlash: ECJ Rules EU-US Safe Harbor Program Is Invalid

10/8/2015 - Stop the Presses: E-Warranty Act Passes House

3/31/2015 - The European Union’s Push for a Digital Single Market

3/25/2015 - Private Auto Parts: New Jersey Bill Protects Recorded Vehicle Data

3/19/2015 - New Data Security Bill Seeks Uniformity in Protection of Consumers’ Personal Information

3/16/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Exceptions and Caps

3/12/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Damages

3/9/2015 - Contract Corner: Limitations of Liability—Structure and Enforceability

3/5/2015 - Proposed Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act

3/2/2015 - Nothing but Net (Neutrality)

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

9/29/2014 - Data Analytics and Use Restrictions (Part 2): Key Restrictions

9/24/2014 - Data Analytics and Use Restrictions (Part 1): Overview

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)

9/17/2014 - Contract Corner: Source Code Escrow (Part 1)

9/15/2014 - Software Robots in Outsourcing Part 3: Adding Automation to Scope

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?

9/8/2014 - Software Robots in Outsourcing Part 1: What Is a Software Robot?

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 Client Seminar – Focus on Data: Best Practices on How to Leverage and Protect Company Data

4/24/2013 - Annual Outsourcing and Commercial Transactions 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 - Legal Issues in Outsourcing and Shared Services Engagements Roundtable

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

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