Michael Rader co-chairs the firm's New York office and is a former co-chair of the firm's Litigation Practice. Mike has been with Wolf Greenfield for his entire career, since the Summer of 1997. He represents the firm’s clients as lead counsel in patent, trademark and copyright litigation matters, and practices frequently before the International Trade Commission and district courts around the country, as well as the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in post-grant matters such as inter partes reviews. His disciplined approach to case management has enabled him to litigate successfully, and with great efficiency for his clients, against some of the largest law firms in the country.
Mike is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried patent infringement and trade secret cases to verdict before juries and judges in jurisdictions including Massachusetts, California, Texas, Delaware, and before the International Trade Commission. Mike is sought-after for his unique ability to distill a complex case down to the most critical and persuasive themes, and is a feared cross-examiner.
Mike also serves on the firm’s Public Services Committee, which oversees pro bono matters, and chairs the firm’s Charitable Contributions Committee.