Michael L MatulaMichael L. Matula is a shareholder in the Kansas City, Missouri, offices of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, P.C., a national labor and employment law firm. Mike previously was an associate and then a partner with Armstrong Teasdale LLP in Kanss City, where he worked closely with Doug Richmond. Mike concentrates his practice in employment litigation and counseling, and has represented employers in a wide variety of aggravated and complex litigation. He has significant jury trial experience in employment and civil rights matters. Additionally, Mike has considerable experience in the defense of commercial, tort, and insurance cases, including the representation of lawyers and other professionals, both at trial and on appeal. He continues to handle select matters in these areas. Mike's litigation practice includes an emphasis in e-discovery and he has completed a related certification course. He regularly speaks on employment law subjects to industry and professional audiences, and is a frequent author. Mike earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1996, where he was selected to the Order of the Coif and was Notes and Comments Editor of the Kansas Law Review. He earned his B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1993. February 2011 Read More Read Less