Michael T.

Michael T. serves as the General Counsel and Secretary for The Middleby Corporation, where the focus is on managing legal risk while executing the company's strategic plan in the commercial and residential kitchen equipment industry. With extensive experience in M&A and securities law, Michael has held significant roles at Thompson & Thompson LLP as an M&A and Securities Partner, Seyfarth Shaw as a Business Transactions Attorney, and held positions at Sugar, Friedberg & Felsenthal and Jenner & Block, specializing in corporate governance and securities compliance. Michael holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Additionally, experience in human resources management and teaching has enhanced Michael's comprehensive professional background.