Axiom Advice & Counsel today announced that Michael A. Fehser has joined the firm as a Partner, immediately expanding the firm’s Private Equity, GC Services, and Transactional Practice. Michael provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel to help private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, venture-backed entities, and closely held businesses navigate a wide range of sophisticated corporate legal matters. Before joining AA&C, he was a member of Am Law100 firm DLA Piper’s Corporate & Securities Group.
“Michael’s experience in sophisticated corporate transactions and his hands-on, business-savvy approach aligns closely with our commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient legal counsel to our clients,” said Catherine Kemnitz, Managing Director of Axiom Advice & Counsel. “Our clients will immediately benefit from his ability to address both the daily legal needs of portfolio companies and the complex capital requirements of PE and VC sponsors, as his experience working hand-in-hand with companies and their investors enables him to effectively manage their interconnected legal and business challenges.”
With extensive experience in complex corporate transactions and corporate law matters across multiple industries, particularly PE- and VC-backed companies, Michael addresses the diverse legal challenges for businesses at various growth stages. His approach balances risk management with operational efficiency, enabling companies to navigate complex legal landscapes while maintaining transaction readiness.
“AA&C’s innovative approach to legal services aligns with my belief in providing clients with the legal counsel they need at an efficient rate structure,” said Michael. “This approach is particularly valuable for growing companies with diverse legal needs but limited internal resources. By combining deep industry knowledge with flexible service models, we can help these businesses navigate complex legal landscapes while optimizing their legal spend and focusing on growth and value creation.”
Michael holds a J.D., cum laude, from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where he received the CALI Award for Law, Entrepreneurship & Innovation and served as a teaching fellow for 1L contracts courses. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University - Bloomington, graduating from the Hutton Honors College.