Ryan, '18, joins government practice at R.I./Mass. firm

Mike Ryan

The law firm of Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC, with offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida, has hired Michael F. Ryan, Jr., J.D. '18, to practice in government and legislative affairs.  Mike is an alum of my Torts classes and was a TA for me in 2015-16.  He worked through law school part-time while already making a name for himself in Rhode Island state political circles.  Here is his biography from the firm's press release:

Attorney Ryan’s previous experience includes government relations, legislative affairs and business law matters. He has significant experience negotiating with municipal and state government agencies regarding economic incentives for Opportunity Zone real estate development and worked as Manager of Public Affairs and Government Relations for a lobbying and communications firm. Attorney Ryan earned his J.D. from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, summa cum laude, where he was Executive Notes Editor of the Law Review. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, summa cum laude, with a B.A. in Political Science and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Attorney Ryan is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association Business Organizations Committee.

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