Michael Messersmith
Corporate Officer/Principal at New York State Bar Association
Profile
Michael Messersmith is a member of the New York State Bar Association and The District of Columbia Bar.
He previously worked as a Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at American Capital Ltd.
from 2005 to 2017.
He also worked as an Attorney at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and as an Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
Additionally, he was a Vice President at American Capital Asset Management LLC from 2005 to 2010.
Mr. Messersmith holds a graduate degree from Harvard University, an undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston, and a graduate degree from Georgetown University.
He is currently employed in his roles at the New York State Bar Association and The District of Columbia Bar.
Michael Messersmith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The District of Columbia Bar
 The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Messersmith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CAPITAL LTD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-01-02 |
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provides legal services. The firm's practice areas encompasses corporate, executive compensation and benefits, international business, litigation, pro bono, tax, and trusts and estates. Its lawyers and associates' training focus on addressing and handling clients' legal issues, business transaction, and disputes. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Capital Asset Management LLC
 American Capital Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance American Capital Asset Management LLC (American Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Malon Wilkus. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | General Counsel | - |
Training of Michael Messersmith
| Georgetown University | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Graduate Degree |
| College of Charleston | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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American Capital Asset Management LLC
American Capital Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance American Capital Asset Management LLC (American Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Malon Wilkus. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Finance |
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provides legal services. The firm's practice areas encompasses corporate, executive compensation and benefits, international business, litigation, pro bono, tax, and trusts and estates. Its lawyers and associates' training focus on addressing and handling clients' legal issues, business transaction, and disputes. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
American Capital Ltd.
 American Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance American Capital Ltd. engages in the management of investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, and structured products. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Finance |
New York State Bar Association
New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Commercial Services |
The District of Columbia Bar
The District of Columbia Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
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