Michael Anderson
About Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson is a Corporate Counsel at Red Ventures, where he provides legal counsel for the Higher Education business. He has over fifteen years of experience in law, accounting, and business consulting, having held positions at notable firms including Patton Boggs LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP.
Work at Red Ventures
Michael Anderson has served as Corporate Counsel at Red Ventures since 2021. In this role, he provides primary legal counsel for the Higher Education business, which includes notable brands such as Best Colleges. Red Ventures operates on a global scale, employing over 3,500 individuals across five continents. Anderson's responsibilities involve navigating complex legal matters within the higher education sector, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to his current position, Michael Anderson accumulated extensive legal experience across various firms. He worked at Moore & Van Allen PLLC as a Private Investment Funds and Corporate Attorney from 2017 to 2021. Before that, he was employed at Goodwin Procter LLP as a Private Investment Funds Attorney from 2014 to 2017 and at Patton Boggs LLP as a Corporate and Investment Funds Attorney from 2011 to 2014. His early legal career included a role as an International Associate at Patton Boggs in Doha, Qatar.
Education and Expertise
Michael Anderson holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) in Taxation from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business in 2005, following a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the same institution in 2004. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both law and accounting, enhancing his expertise in corporate legal matters.
Early Career and Professional Background
Anderson began his professional career as a Tax Accountant at Ernst & Young in New York from 2005 to 2006. He then transitioned to a Summer Associate role at McKinsey & Company in 2008. His international experience includes serving as a Fulbright Scholar at the U.S. Department of State in Doha, Qatar, from 2008 to 2009, and working as an International Associate at Patton Boggs in the same city from 2009 to 2010. This diverse background spans over fifteen years in law, accounting, and business consulting.