Awards & Rankings 06.04.26
Pillsbury’s Standout Performance in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings Underscores Continued Excellence Across Industries and Disciplines
Firm Earned Recognition Across 60 Practice Areas, Including 26 National Rankings
I would recommend Michael to anyone who is seeking to resolve a challenging complex legal issue. He is an outstanding attorney and one that should be a model for others.
Recognized by Chambers USA and New York Metro Super Lawyers, Mike Flynn represents venture funds, strategic investors, asset managers and other sources of private capital investors in their venture and growth investment transactions.
Mike advises on all facets of investment in illiquid portfolio companies, including early- through late-stage preferred equity financings, debt investments, restructurings and exit transactions. His clients concentrate in the fields of technology, life sciences (particularly biopharma), financial services, energy, cleantech and telecommunications. He also represents privately-held companies in a full range of financial and strategic transactions.
Representative Experience
- Represented CI Climate Investments as co-lead investor in a $36 million preferred equity financing of Via Separations. (April 2026)
- Represented the interests of 5AM Ventures and selling investor syndicate in connection with the disposition of portfolio company Wildcat Discovery Technologies to Holyvolt. (February 2026)
- Represented a private capital investor in the $500 million Series C financing of Payward a/k/a Kraken. (August 2025)
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by Chambers USA, Startups & Emerging Companies (2008–2011, 2025)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S., M&A: Middle-Market (2019)
- Jeremy G. Epstein Award for Pro Bono Service, City Bar Justice Center (2012)
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- American Bar Association
- Former Member, Board of Directors of Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF)
Education
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J.D., Columbia Law School
James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone ScholarB.A., The University of Texas at Austin
magna cum laude, special honors in Plan II Honors Program
Admissions
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New York
Languages
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Spanish