Michael Wheaton
About Michael Wheaton
Michael Wheaton is a Finance Associate currently working at King & Spalding since 2023. He has a diverse background in law and finance, with previous roles at Alston & Bird, Cobra Legal Solutions, and Nexsen Pruet, LLC.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Michael Wheaton serves as a Finance Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his financial expertise to support the firm's operations and client services. His responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, contributing to the firm's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Alston & Bird
Prior to his current role, Wheaton worked as a Finance Associate at Alston & Bird from 2021 to 2023. During his two years there, he was involved in various financial tasks that supported the firm's legal practices. His experience at Alston & Bird provided him with a solid foundation in finance within a legal context.
Legal Experience and Roles
Wheaton has held various legal positions throughout his career. He worked as a Contract Attorney at Cobra Legal Solutions for one month in 2019 and as a Document Reviewer at Epiq for three months in the same year. Additionally, he served as a Document Reviewer at Consilio LLC for two months from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes roles that required attention to detail and legal analysis.
Education and Qualifications
Wheaton earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities at Lehigh University College of Business from 2011 to 2015. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both finance and law.
Summer Associate Positions
Throughout his career, Wheaton has gained experience as a Summer Associate. He worked as a Summer Associate Law Clerk at the University of Tennessee College of Law for three months in 2016 and at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC for one month in 2017. These positions provided him with practical legal experience and exposure to the legal profession.