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Atty. Michael John Kennedy

Atty. Michael John Kennedy

Michael John Kennedy is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, health care mergers and acquisitions, business law and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Kennedy at a glance

Michael John Kennedy is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and California (1988). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1981). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael John Kennedy is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, health care mergers and acquisitions, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Kennedy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Kennedy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael John Kennedy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael John Kennedy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael John Kennedy is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Kennedy

Where is Michael John Kennedy's law office located?
Michael John Kennedy's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Kennedy handle?
Michael John Kennedy focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Kennedy practiced law?
Michael John Kennedy has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael John Kennedy go to law school?
Michael John Kennedy earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Michael John Kennedy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1984
B.A.
Yale University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1988

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