Michael Petegorsky
About Michael Petegorsky
Michael Petegorsky serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Mindbloom, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in law and strategy, having held various roles at notable firms and organizations, including Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP.
Current Role at Mindbloom
Michael Petegorsky currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Mindbloom, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he was the General Counsel and Head of Public Affairs at the same organization from 2021 to 2024. In his current capacity, he focuses on strategic initiatives that align with the company's goals and objectives.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Michael Petegorsky has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked at several prominent law firms. He served as an Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from 2015 to 2020 and held the same position at Ropes & Gray LLP for one year from 2014 to 2015. His work primarily involved commercial and intellectual property litigation for Fortune 50 companies.
Educational Background
Michael Petegorsky studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, with a minor in Psychology from 2007 to 2011. He then attended Fordham University School of Law, achieving a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2011 to 2014.
Internship Experience
Michael Petegorsky gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He was a Summer Intern at The Abernathy MacGregor Group in 2009 and completed a Summer Associate role at Ropes & Gray LLP in 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Research Intern at the Urban Justice Center in 2010 and as a Summer Associate at The Roth Law Firm PLLC in 2012.
Professional Recognition
Michael Petegorsky has been recognized in the legal community as One to Watch by Best Lawyers in America. He is also a Charter Member of TechGC, an exclusive community for General Counsels of venture-backed high-growth startups, which he joined in 2021.