Mike Schmidtberger was honored on May 2, 2023 as a “Hometown Hero” at the 30th Annual Gridiron Gala, an annual event hosted by the United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants, and the New York Jets to celebrate their partnership to support the mission and goals of the UWNYC. In addition to honoring Mike, the honorees included President and Chief Executive Officer of the Brooklyn Public Library Linda E. Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of BMO Capital Markets Brad A. Rothman, New York Jets Defensive Tackle Solomon Thomas, and New York Giants Placekicker Graham Gano. These leaders “continue to support UWNYC’s community initiatives and provide resources that make a real difference to children and their families across the five boroughs.”
Mike is the chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee. He previously served as a global co-leader of the Investment Funds group and managing partner of the New York office. Mike’s principal areas of practice are securities and futures-related funds and corporate transactions, including related regulatory matters. His leadership in assisting clients has earned him acknowledgment in numerous industry publications. Mike has been ranked by Chambers Global in Hedge Funds as a Band 1 lawyer from 2013–2018 and as an Eminent Practitioner from 2019–2023. He was recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 lawyer in the same category from 2010–2017 and as an Eminent Practitioner 2018–2022.
Mike is the chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee. He previously served as a global co-leader of the Investment Funds group and managing partner of the New York office. Mike’s principal areas of practice are securities and futures-related funds and corporate transactions, including related regulatory matters. His leadership in assisting clients has earned him acknowledgment in numerous industry publications. Mike has been ranked by Chambers Global in Hedge Funds as a Band 1 lawyer from 2013–2018 and as an Eminent Practitioner from 2019–2023. He was recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 lawyer in the same category from 2010–2017 and as an Eminent Practitioner 2018–2022.