Miguel A. Lopez

malopez@littler.com
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Miguel A. Lopez focuses his litigation practice on high-stakes disputes concerning trade secret misappropriation, restrictive covenants, and unfair competition, as well as incentive compensation and executive compensation disputes. He also advises clients on matters involving the protection of proprietary information, contingent workforce and independent contractor arrangements, and incentive compensation. He litigates in federal and state courts, and has arbitrated at FINRA, JAMS and the American Arbitration Association.

Miguel has extensive experience working with clients in the technology, media, and healthcare sectors, among others, and has a special interest in start-up and gig-economy businesses.

From 2012 to 2014, Miguel served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Ursula Ungaro of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

State of the Law: Restrictive Covenants in New York

  • December 9, 2024
  • Trade Secrets Symposium, New York City Bar Association

Advanced Tips for Drafting Enforceable Noncompete Agreements and Related Restrictive Covenants

  • September 16, 2024
  • Practising Law Institute, New York, NY

Contingent Workforce Trends, Policy Guidance and Expectations

  • April 16, 2024
  • Risk Management and Compliance Workshop, Staffing Industry Analysts

Drafting Restrictive Covenants

  • December 11, 2023
  • Trade Secrets Symposium, New York City Bar Association

Contingent Workforce Trends, Policy Guidance & Expectations for CY 2024

  • October 24, 2023
  • Risk Management and Compliance Workshop, Staffing Industry Analysts

Advising Start-Ups in a Diverse Marketplace

  • July 25, 2023
  • Lavender Law Conference, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Chicago, IL

Contingent Workforce Trends, Policy Guidance & Expectations for CY 2023

  • April 25, 2023
  • Risk Management and Compliance Workshop, Staffing Industry Analysts

Protecting Competitive Interests in a World without Non-Competes

  • March 11, 2023
  • Corporate Counsel Conference, Hispanic National Bar Association, Phoenix, AZ

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative

  • November 3, 2022
  • New York, NY

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