Michael A. Gauvin
Associate
Michael Gauvin is an associate in Ropes & Gray’s liability risk management group, which is a leading global practice at structuring customized, complex insurance solutions. Michael joined Ropes & Gray in 2021.
Michael advises private and public companies and investment management firms (including private equity, hedge and venture capital funds) on matters involving indemnification and insurance. He concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions and investments, advising clients on purchasing and negotiating state of the art transactional risk insurance policies (including representations and warranties policies).
Michael draws on his past experience as a litigator on behalf of insurance carriers with regard to complex coverage claims. His experience working with insurance companies informs his negotiation and drafting of insurance policies as well as advocating for clients during the insurance claims process.
Publications
- Co-Author “The Multi-Faceted Examination Under Oath,” New York State Bar Association Coverage Update. (Spring 2019)
- Co-Author “Recent Developments in First and Third Party Bad Faith Rulings,” New York State Bar Association May 2017 Seminar: Updates and Hot Trending Topics Affecting Insurance Coverage
- Co-Author, “Assault on the Citadel of Privilege: Bad Facts Make Really Bad Law,” New York State Bar Association Seminar: 2014 Law School for Insurance Professionals
- Co-Author, “A Carnival for the Skeptic: Using Social Media in Claim and Defense Litigation,” The New York State Bar Association Seminar: 2013 Law School for Insurance Professionals (October 2013)
Education
- JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 2003
- BA (Political Science and History), magna cum laude, Providence College, 1999
Admissions / Qualifications
Qualifications
- New York, 2004
- Rhode Island, 2007
- Massachusetts, 2008
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2019
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 2013
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 2006
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2005