Sterlington Expands Corporate Practice with Addition of Veteran M&A Partner Michael Gilligan

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Sterlington PLLC announced today that Michael Gilligan, an exceptional corporate partner with more than 25 years of experience advising on complex transactions, has joined the firm in its Corporate practice. Gilligan’s arrival further strengthens Sterlington’s fast-growing corporate bench, bolstering its expertise across M&A, private equity transactions, and governance matters.

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Michael Gilligan

“Michael is a trusted advisor who has spent his career helping boards and executives navigate their most critical deals,” said Christopher S. Harrison, managing partner of Sterlington. “His ability to pair technical excellence with practical judgment makes him a standout addition to our corporate team and a strong partner for our clients.”

Over the course of his career, Gilligan has steered clients through high-stakes negotiations, cross-border transactions, and multi-jurisdictional restructurings. He has executed buy-side and sell-side M&A across industries, advised on dispositions and private placements, and guided companies through proxy contests and joint ventures. He also regularly advises boards and senior executives on corporate finance, governance, and disclosure matters.

Before joining Sterlington, Gilligan was a partner at WilmerHale, Schulte Roth & Zabel (now McDermott Will & Schulte), Hogan Lovells, and Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman). He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Gilligan’s arrival is part of Sterlington’s continued strategic growth. In recent months, the firm has welcomed a series of notable lateral partners across corporate, litigation, arbitration, and intellectual property practices, including a 10-member private wealth team from Morgan Lewis.

About Sterlington

Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economic as well as the legal aspects of our matters.

Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for private capital, family offices, founders, and senior executives, as well as their related businesses.

We provide generous compensation to our equity partners, and empower partners to serve clients in a dynamic, collaborative environment of like-minded, ambitious professionals, with top tier associate and white glove professional support. We want partners to come to a place where they feel connected, feel supported, and can grow their business.

Visit us at www.sterlingtonlaw.com.

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