Michael D. Brown is a founding partner of Ohrenstein & Brown, whose practice spans the litigation, corporate and insurance regulatory arenas. An accomplished litigator and counselor, Mike is a frequent lecturer for many organizations and has spoken on a variety of topics including claims defense management and litigation management techniques, the regulatory aspects of self-insurance and captive insurance programs, and the prospects for federal regulation of the insurance industry.

Mike has served as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Insurance Demutualization of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and on the boards of directors of several publicly owned companies.

Mike earned his bachelor's degree at Beloit College in 1967 and his law degree at New York University School of Law in 1970. Mike was admitted to practice in 1971 and was a Special Assistant Attorney General (New York), Deputy Bureau Chief and Senior Trial Attorney from 1973 through 1977.

Press

•	O&B represents Brookdale Hospital in RICO suit against HIP-NY

•	BNA Reports on Mike Brown's Efforts on Behalf of Jamaica Hospital

•	Dispute Between Insurer and Hospital Has Patients Rattled

•	Cutting Through: Effects of Rulings Allowing Insurance Cut Through Remain Unclear

•	Flawed Fronting Arrangement Allows Insureds to Access Reinsurers

•	Landmark Ruling Could Change the Nature of Fronting Arrangements

•	Newsday: WTC Law Firm Thrives on Long Island

•	Post 9/11, Lower Manhattan Is Now More Residential

•	Jury Selection Begins for Silverstein vs. Insurers Trial

•	Blackout Exposes Power Companies To Potential Lawsuits

•	Michael D. Brown Quoted in Associated Press

Speaking Engagements

•	View our Presentation from the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Conference

•	Developments in Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege Presentation to the ACC

Publications

•	Supreme Court of New York Reaffirms Rule on Disgorgement Coverage

•	Workplace Retaliation Cases Receive Broader Protection from Supreme Court

In Court

•	O&B Successfully Obtains Summary Judgment Upholding the Validity of Insurance Policy Modifications

•	O&B Wins Arbitration and Obtains Insurance Coverage for New York City Doctors