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Michael Marhofer

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Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Sequoia Financial Group
📍 Akron, Ohio, United States

Michael is a transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience, serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Sequoia Financial Group. He drives the firms M&A initiatives, specializing in founder-owned businesses and private equity transactions. He earned his Law degree and MBA from The University of Akron.

Outside of his legal work, Michael is engaged in his local community. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Old Trail School and is a past board member of the Akron Childrens Museum, demonstrating a commitment to education and youth development in the Akron area.

He has been repeatedly recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for his work in corporate law and M&A.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

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Mergers & Acquisitions
His entire 30+ year career has focused on M&A, and he currently helps drive inorganic growth initiatives for Sequoia Financial Group.
Founder-Owned Businesses
His professional focus is on advising founder-owned businesses through complex transactions, indicating a deep understanding of their specific challenges and goals.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
Sequoia Financial Group
3-2017 - 3-2025
Partner
Benesch Law
4-1996 - 3-2017
Partner
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
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Media appearances

Sequoia Financial Group Names M&A Veteran Michael Marhofer as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Featured in PR Newswire
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Mike Marhofer - Sequoia Financial Group Team Profile. Featured in Sequoia Financial Group
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Education
1988 - 1991
Law
University of Akron School of Law
1988 - 1991
MBA
The University of Akron
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