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Michael

Michael C. Payant
Associate
Seattle
D 206.223.7732
payantm@lanepowell.com

Michael Payant represents companies in matters relating to general corporate and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, and corporate governance.    

Michael has significant experience in transactional antitrust analysis and review, including issues of competitive sensitivity. Representative client industries include technology, energy, aviation and manufacturing.

Professional Experience

K&L Gates LLP

  • Associate (2018-2021)
  • Summer Associate (2017)

Allen Institute, Legal Intern (2016-2017)
 

Community Involvement

Washington State Bar Association (2018-Present)

Resident Assistant, Northwestern University (2013-2015)

Community Associate, Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute (2013)

 

Thought Leadership

  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • March 1, 2021News
    Payant Joins Corporate, Securities and M&A Team
    Firm Announcement
  • Award_2023 Lawyer of the Year Ones to Watch

Practices & Industries

  • Corporate, Securities, and M&A
  • Startups & Emerging Companies

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2018
    • Order of the Coif
    • Washington Law Review, Managing Editor
    • Mediation Clinic, Mediator
  • Northwestern University, B.S., Journalism, summa cum laude, 2015
    • Valedictorian of the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
    • Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society

Admission

  • Washington

Honors

"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Corporate (2023)

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