Michael A. Cline
Mr. Cline is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office where he practices in the areas of corporate and securities law. His practice focuses on assisting public and private companies with their responsibilities under the securities laws and representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions.
Mr. Cline is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association.
Mr. Cline has spoken on issues relating to compliance with the securities laws, including the issuance of securities in a public offering and executive compensation disclosure.
Mr. Cline received his J.D. magna cum laude from The University of Toledo College of Law and his B.A. cum laude from the University of Toledo.
Before joining Vorys, Mr. Cline was a staff attorney and branch chief at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Honors & Awards
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2010
- The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 1999-2010
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Securities and Corporate, 2004
News
- Vorys ranked #1 law firm in Ohio on 2010 Best Lawyers in America® list
- Vorys Attorneys Named on 2009 Best Lawyers in America List
- Vorys named the "2008 Leading Ohio Law Firm" by Best Lawyers
Publications
- Securities Alert: Passage of Dodd-Frank Bill
- Securities Alert: Public Company Impact of Dodd-Frank Bill
- Securities Alert: Public Company Impact of Financial Reform Measures
- Securities Alert: XBRL Requirements Become Effective for All Large Accelerated Filers on June 15, 2010
- Securities Alert: Newly Adopted Proxy Disclosures Address Risk Oversight, Compensation and Corporate Governance Matters
- Securities Alert: NYSE Proposes Modifications to Corporate Governance Listing Standards
- Securities Alert: SEC Issues Proposed Rule to Enhance Proxy Disclosure and Solicitation Requirements
- Securities Alert: SEC Approves NYSE's Elimination of Broker Discretionary Voting, Proposes New Proxy Disclosure Requirements and Proposes "Say on Pay" Vote for TARP Recipients
- Securities Alert: SEC Proposes New Proxy Access Rules To Facilitate Shareholder Director Nominations
- Securities Alert: The Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009