Michael O’Mara is an associate in Axinn's Washington, DC office, whose practice is focused on merger analysis, antitrust counseling, and antitrust litigation. 

Prior to attending law school, Michael worked as a research assistant for the New England Public Policy Center at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.  During his work he assisted with economic and public policy research primarily focused on issues of demographic and labor force trends and state and local public finance.  

Professional Activities

• American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law and Young Lawyers Division

Honors

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

News

• Three Axinn Articles Nominated for Antitrust Writing Awards
• Axinn Received Outstanding Achievement Award for Pro Bono Work
• Axinn Wins Unanimous Fourth Circuit Victory for Stanley Black & Decker
• New York State Bar Recognizes Twelve Axinn Attorneys
• Axinn Representing Silver Lake Partners LP in IMG/Learfield Merger
• Axinn Helps Johnson Controls Secure Global Antitrust Clearance for its $2 Billion Sale of Scott Safety to 3M
• Axinn Represents Johnson Controls International in the $2 Billion Sale of its Scott Safety Business to 3M
• GCR Nominates Axinn for Litigation of the Year, Deal of the Year and Dealmaker of the Year
• Axinn Represents Stanley Black & Decker in its Purchase of the Craftsman Brand from Sears Holdings
• Axinn Wins Summary Judgment for Stanley Black & Decker
• Axinn Represents Dell in $60 Billion Acquisition of EMC
• Axinn Obtains FTC Clearance for Dell’s $67B Acquisition of EMC
• Axinn is Lead Antitrust Counsel in Dell’s $67B Acquisition of EMC
• Axinn Wins Motion to Dismiss Monopolization Suit for Stanley Black & Decker
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Thought Leadership

• Managing Timing of Multi-Jurisdictional Review, GCR Insight: Merger Remedies Guide, October 2020
• Managing Timing of Multi-Jurisdictional Review, GCR Insight: Merger Remedies Guide, October 1, 2019

Events

Education

• JD, cum laude – Duke University (2013)
• AB, with Honors – Brown University (2007)

Admissions

• District of Columbia
• New York