Michael Whitener

Partner at VLP Law Group

Michael Whitener is a partner at VLP Law Group LLP, a web-based law firm founded in 2008 that offers cost-effective legal services. With extensive experience in various roles, Michael served as lead counsel for technology and communications at Clearspire, a firm focused on reengineering legal practice. Prior to that, Michael was principal at VistaLaw International LLC, providing legal support to international companies, and group counsel for BearingPoint, Inc., managing international legal matters. Michael's career includes significant positions such as managing director and general counsel at WorldSpace Asia Pte Ltd, senior trade adviser at the International Trade Administration, and counsel at Hogan & Hartson. Michael began the legal career at Sidley Austin as an associate, and gained international insights as a Fulbright fellow at The Nikko Research Center, Ltd. Michael holds a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law and a BA in English from William & Mary.

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VLP Law Group

VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services. Our practice reaches across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, angel and venture capital financings, clean tech, insurance, retail, consumer product, commercial lending and real estate. We represent clients that vary in size from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our client base includes public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, real estate, employment, merger and acquisition, insurance, tax, and other legal services. Our flexible structure allows us to offer a range of alternate fee and collaborative relationships to meet our clients'​ needs. To learn more about VLP, visit us at: www.VLPLawGroup.com.