Michael Bartz
About Michael Bartz
Michael Bartz serves as General Counsel and SVP Legal at Exabeam, bringing over 20 years of legal experience in corporate governance and compliance. He has held various legal roles in notable companies, including VMware and CipherCloud, and has expertise in building legal programs for startups and international corporations.
Current Role at Exabeam
Michael Bartz serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Legal at Exabeam since 2022. In this role, he provides legal counsel across various internal organizations, including sales, product, engineering, operations, marketing, HR, and finance. His responsibilities include overseeing legal compliance and supporting the Board of Directors and its committees, including compensation, audit, and 401K matters.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current position, Michael Bartz held multiple legal roles at Exabeam, including Associate General Counsel and Vice President of Legal from 2019 to 2022, and again from 2016 to 2019. He also worked at CipherCloud as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2013 to 2014 and at Skytree as Director of Legal from 2014 to 2016. His experience spans over 20 years, focusing on commercial agreements, corporate transactions, compliance, and governance.
Legal Expertise and Skills
Michael Bartz has extensive experience in building legal programs for startups and new business operations of international corporations. He has a strong background in managing potential risks related to contracts, regulation, finance, and compliance matters. His legal expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including corporate governance and corporate compliance.
Educational Background
Michael Bartz earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which he completed from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his legal career.
Career Timeline
Michael Bartz's career includes significant roles at various organizations. He worked at NextHop Technologies as Senior Contracts Manager from 2000 to 2008 and at Merit Network as Director - Contracts/Network Consultant III from 1997 to 2000. His career reflects a progression through various legal positions, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in technology and corporate environments.