Michael Isenman > Goodwin > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Goodwin
901 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20001
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Position

Partner

Career

Mike Isenman, a partner in Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practices, focuses his practice primarily on securities, ERISA, class action, and other complex litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters involving mutual funds, other registered investment companies, and financial institutions. Mike represents clients in federal courts throughout the country, in commercial arbitrations, and before federal and state government agencies. He counsels clients on a variety of regulatory and compliance matters arising under the federal securities laws.

Mike served as Hiring Partner for Goodwin’s Washington, D.C. Office from 2004-2013, and on the firm’s Attorney Review Committee from 2013-2019.

Education

JD 1991 The University of Michigan Law School (cum laude); AB 1988 Harvard College (cum laude)

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Labor and employment > ERISA litigation

Boasting a successful track record in trials, Goodwin defends financial services companies against a broad spectrum of alleged ERISA violations. With a well-balanced litigation and advisory offering, the firm brings deep sector expertise and bench experience, attracting new clients in industries such as steel and manufacturing, technology, media and publishing, with significant mandates in 2023 including representing financial services companies, Natixis and Mercer Investments, and advising the US Chamber of Commerce and leading trade associations. The practice is co-led by Boston-stationed James Fleckner, who represents a number of major companies in ERISA litigation, and seasoned litigator Alison Douglass, who also practices from the Boston office. In the Washington office, Jamie Santos focuses on complex civil litigation before federal appellate and trial courts, whilst Michael Isenman’s in-depth knowledge of securities, ERISA, class action makes him the go-to for mutual funds, other registered investment companies, and financial institutions. Dave Rosenberg operates from the Boston office, defending many of the largest financial institutions in ‘excessive fee’ ERISA litigation, whilst Washington DC-based Matthew Riffee advises financial institutions and service providers in DOL investigations and enforcements.