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Overview
Michael Berson is experienced in identifying, facilitating, and securing federal congressionally-directed spending through the budget and appropriations process as well as both federal and state grant funding, specifically as such relates to economic development projects and client priorities. He represents hospital systems, non-profits, institutions of higher education and charter school clients, port, airport, and housing authorities, and other governmental entities including water and sewer authorities, utilities boards and industrial development boards.
Michael has developed and implemented federal policy and legislative funding and political strategies for defense, energy, telecommunications, higher education and local government clients on Capitol Hill and within various governmental agencies. He formerly served as Director of Government Affairs and Associate General Counsel of the National Small Business Association in Washington, D.C. In this role, Michael oversaw all legislative activities including prioritization of issues, development of policy positions and formulation of strategies to advance small business interests before Congress and the White House. He focused on economic development, energy, environmental and regulatory affairs matters.
Michael clerked for The Honorable John R. Lockett, 13th Judicial Circuit in Mobile, working on all matters related to the Judge’s civil docket. While in law school, he was a board member of the Cordell Hull Speakers’ Forum, Dean’s List and Scholar of Merit Recipient.
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Education
- Cumberland School of Law Samford University, J.D. | 2006
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A. | 2002
Bar Admissions
- Alabama
- Georgia
Related Services
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers® - Government Contracts, Government Relations Practice
Education
- Cumberland School of Law Samford University, J.D. | 2006
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A. | 2002
Bar Admissions
- Alabama
- Georgia
Related Services
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Alabama Bar Association
- Georgia Bar Association
- Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the State Government Affairs Committee
- Innovation PortAL, Member, Board of Directors
- Alabama District Export Council, Member
- Alabama World Trade Association, Secretary
Education
- Cumberland School of Law Samford University, J.D. | 2006
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A. | 2002
Bar Admissions
- Alabama
- Georgia
Related Services
Publications
- "Before the Storm - Tips on Business Preparation for Hurricane Season," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, May 30, 2024
- "FEMA Rule Changes Target Flexible, Faster Access to Disaster Relief Benefits," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, January 24, 2024
- "Power of the Purse: Congressionally-Directed Spending is Back and Hopefully Here to Stay," published in The Alabama Municipal Journal, November 2023
- "Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, September 2023
- "Post-Hurricane Idalia Checklist for Individuals and Businesses," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, September 2023
- "Top 10 Tips for Businesses to Prepare for Peak of Hurricane Season," published in ALM/Law.com/Daily Business Review, August 2023
- "HBCU Federal Grant Funding Overview," Adams & Reese HBCU Team, ON24 Webcast, March 2023
- "Hurricane Ian Federal Disaster Recovery Funding," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, October 2022
- "Business Continuity in a Natural Disaster: First Steps on the Road to Recovery," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, October 2022
- "Post-Hurricane Ian Checklist for Individuals and Businesses," Adams & Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, September 2022
- "Disaster Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Ida: Low-Interest SBA Loans for Businesses and Individuals," Adams & Reese Client Alert, September 2021
- "Federal Budget and Legislation Update on Global Trade, Alabama Trade Priorities, and Key Trade Issues," Alabama District Export Council Meeting, March 2021
- "PPP, ERTC & Beyond: Impact of Federal Legislation on Business," Adams & Reese Client Alert; presentation at GNO, Inc. webinar, January 2021
- "Win or Lose, When the Dust Settles: What Businesses and Key Alabama Sectors Should Expect After The Election," Business Council of Alabama, December 2020
- "A Global Trade Outlook - U.S. Trade Policy, Global Supply Chain, and COVID-19 Pandemic," Mobile Chamber, December 2020
- "Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFRCA), presentation for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
- "Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program," Mobile Chamber of Commerce, April 2020
- "COVID-19 Insights," interview with Mobile Chamber of Commerce, March 2020
- "Managing a Global Supply Chain in an Ever-Changing Global Environment," Panelist, Alabama Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, November 2019
- "The Opportunity in Opportunity Zones," Panelist, Baldwin County Opportunity Zone Forum, October 2019
- "Perspectives on Regional Economic Development Issues Impacting Real Estate and Related Industries," Panel Moderator, Gulf Coast Real Estate & Economic Education Conference, August 2019
- "Opportunity Zones and Pairing Them with Other Federal Programs and Incentives," Rural Strong Workshop: Strengthening Business in Alabama event, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, April 2019
- "How Will Tariffs Affect Me?" Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, November 2018
- "Energy Efficiency in the Transportation Sector," SEUS-CP 2018 Conference in Mobile, Alabama, June 2018
Education
- Cumberland School of Law Samford University, J.D. | 2006
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A. | 2002
Bar Admissions
- Alabama
- Georgia
