Michael Pierce

Mike is a passionate underdog who overcame childhood adversity to become a successful practicing attorney, law school professor, and family man. He current is the process of publishing his first book, which is a sort of guide to overcoming perfectionism and obtaining a sense of peace in the chaotic, modern world.

By day, Mike is a senior litigation associate at O'Hagan Meyer, a national labor and employment litigation firm that employs over 250 lawyers across the United States. Mike specializes in labor and employment counseling and litigation. On the litigation side, he regularly defends employers in state and federal court. On the counseling side, Mike provides advice and guidance to HR professionals in various Fortune 500 companies.

Mike also serves an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He currently teaches a course on negotiations to second- and third-year law students.

Mike is happy to speak at your next conference, seminar, or symposium to address topics such as:

-- Safe Workplaces

-- Interoffice Politics and Relationships

-- Employee Engagement

-- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

-- Mental Health and Stability

-- Work-Life Balance

-- Conflict Resolution

-- Mediation

-- Negotiation

Mike has a variety of life experiences that enable him to engage with audiences of varying sizes and across wide demographics. Book him for your next event right now!

Mike is the middle of five children. His parents struggled financially during Mike's childhood and the family lived in homeless shelters and hotels multiple times during his upbringing. However, Mike observed his parents and learned three core values that shaped his future: faith, family, and fortitude. He enjoys spreading the message of the values of faith, family, and fortitude to audiences of all sizes.

Mike is an associate in O’Hagan Meyer’s Richmond and Norfolk offices. His practice includes matters involving labor and employment law and commercial litigation. Mike regularly appears in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, representing the interests of large entities, regional corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and community organizations. He has experience counseling and advising clients in the realms of employee terminations, wage and hour dilemmas, non-compete agreements, workplace violence scenarios, independent contractor agreements, and worker misclassification and payroll fraud.

Mike also develops and facilitates presentations on a wide range of topics both for commercial clients and business owners as well as for attorneys and other members of the legal profession. His areas of interest include workplace harassment and discrimination, diversity and inclusion, and attorney mental health and wellness. Whether directing boardroom discussions on how to create more inclusive workplace or giving speeches on behalf of distinguished jurists, Mike uses his voice to enhance the business community.

Mike is a former adjunct professor for Hampton University and a former public-school teacher. Prior to joining the firm, he completed a judicial clerkship with the Newport News Circuit Court where he performed extensive legal research and writing for the Honorable David F. Pugh, the Honorable Timothy S. Fisher, and the Honorable Gary A. Mills. Mike also had the privilege of completing summer clerkships for two federal district court judges: The Honorable Raymond A. Jackson and the Honorable Henry E. Hudson. Mike’s extensive experience with federal and state court judges enhanced his understanding of the litigation process. Ultimately, these skills empower him to successfully advocate for clients both in and out of court.