Michael Y. Lu
About Michael Y. Lu
Michael Y. Lu is an Associate who represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters across federal and state courts, focusing on class action defense, breach of contract disputes, and antitrust cases. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, pro bono work, and has practiced in both U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions.
Michael Y. Lu's Professional Title
Michael Y. Lu is an Associate who represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts across the United States. His practice areas include class action defense, breach of contract disputes, complex labor and employment matters, and unfair competition and antitrust cases.
Michael Y. Lu's Litigation Experience
Michael Y. Lu has extensive experience in handling all aspects of the civil litigation process. This includes drafting dispositive motions and overseeing complex discovery processes. He has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes litigation, including both trial and appellate levels. Beyond the U.S., he has also represented clients in non-U.S. jurisdictions, providing broad-spectrum counsel on various litigation and regulatory issues.
Michael Y. Lu's Pro Bono Initiatives
Michael Lu is actively involved in pro bono initiatives. He has successfully represented disabled veterans before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Additionally, he collaborates with leading non-profit organizations, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, to bring impact litigation on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Michael Y. Lu's Educational Background
Michael Y. Lu received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from NYU Law School, where he served as an Executive Editor of the N.Y.U. Annual Survey of American Law. During his time in law school, he externed and completed clinical studies at the Manhattan federal prosecutor’s office, and was also a summer legal fellow at the United Nations.
Michael Y. Lu's Legal Admittance
Michael Y. Lu is admitted to practice law in both California and New York. Throughout his career, he has worked in the New York and Los Angeles offices of a major international law firm, providing him with a diverse and comprehensive legal background.