Michael Sanders

Partner

Century City

Accomplished corporate lawyer advising life sciences, middle-market, and family-owned companies on financing, strategic alliances, and M&A matters

"Michael has a great breadth of knowledge. He is an exceptionally talented corporate lawyer who understands our issues."

Chambers USA, Venture Capital client

"Michael is always extremely diligent in working to find solutions that are in the best interests of the client."

Chambers USA, Venture Capital client

"Michael takes a very practical approach to evaluating legal risks and understands the goal is to get the deal done."

Chambers USA, Venture Capital client

"Michael Sanders is a key contact for start-ups and growth companies in the life sciences space, where he assists management teams with a wide range of financing, corporate, and commercial matters."

Legal 500 USA, M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Venture capital and emerging companies

Michaels practice focuses on the representation of start-up and emerging growth companies in the life science industry, and middle market and family owned companies in a broad range of industries. Michael also serves as investors’ counsel for venture capital firms that invest in life science companies on a regular basis.

Recognitions

  • Ranked in Chambers USA for California Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial, 2009-2024, and California Venture Capital, 2009-2025
  • Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Health Care Law, 2023-2025

Credentials

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 1977, J.D., Associate Editor, Industrial Relations Law Journal, 1976-1977
  • Northwestern University, 1974, B.A., Speech

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • California

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