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Michael Byrne

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Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Michael Byrne is the Vice-Chair of Insurance Transactions and Regulation and Co-Leader of InsurTech at McDermott Will & Schulte. He specializes in complex insurance M&A, regulatory approvals, and business structuring for a global client base. He holds both his B.A. and J.D. from Rutgers University.

His practice has earned national recognition not only for insurance transactions but also for its distinguished work in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Insurance M&A
He has extensive experience representing global insurance brokers in major M&A transactions, including multi-billion dollar acquisitions.
InsurTech Innovation
As a co-leader of his firm's InsurTech practice, he focuses on advising tech companies, investors, and insurers on novel products and business structures.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Partner
McDermott Will & Schulte
9-2019 - 8-2025
Partner
McDermott Will & Schulte
1-2012 - 9-2019
Partner
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
1-2006 - 1-2012
Partner
Leboeuf, Lamb, Greene & Macrae, L.l.p.
9-1998 - 12-2005
Associate
Leboeuf, Lamb, Greene & Macrae, L.l.p.
In the press

Media appearances

Michael Byrne, Partner, Co‑Leader InsurTech Practice at McDermott Will & Schulte – YouTube. Featured in YouTube
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Episode 35 – Michael Byrne, Partner & Co‑Leader InsurTech Practice at McDermott Will & Schulte. Featured in InsurTech Talks
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Education
1994 - 1997
J.D.
Rutgers Law School
1990 - 1994
B.A.
Rutgers University
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