Michael A. Gerstenzang is Cleary Gottlieb’s Senior Partner, based in the New York office. He assumed this role in January 2026, following his tenure as Managing Partner from 2017 to 2025. Michael specializes in Family Offices, Global Funds, Private Equity, and Sponsor Solutions. His leadership is marked by a focus on expanding the firm’s technology and practice innovation initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and engaging with the alumni community. Michael has also contributed to the legal field as a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, Columbia Business School, and Columbia Law School. He has been an active member of various professional committees, including the Private Investment Fund Forum and the International Bar Association Subcommittee on Private Investment Funds.
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