Michael Tubach
Michael Tubach focuses on civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense. He represents companies and individuals in criminal, antitrust, securities, and class action disputes and internal investigations. His trial experience includes over 35 trials and 20 appellate arguments.
Michael is one of ten lawyers nationwide ranked “Band 1” in Antitrust by Chambers USA in 2018. He is also recommended by numerous other legal-ranking guides in addition to Chambers USA, including Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer, and Best Lawyers in America, which quote sources who note that Michael is “an expert in white-collar litigation and antitrust and often represents clients in cases involving a combination of both areas, such as criminal cartel matters.” Earlier editions of Chambers USA note Michael’s “deep and thorough understanding of antitrust law, which is coupled with a patient and proactive work ethic,” and his “reputation as a top-flight trial lawyer for criminal antitrust litigation and cartel work.” For the past ten years, he has been named a Northern California “Super Lawyer” and a leader in the field of White Collar Criminal Defense in a survey published in San Francisco magazine.
In addition, Michael has served as managing partner of the Firm’s San Francisco office and as Chair of O’Melveny’s firmwide Pro Bono Committee. He previously served as President of the Bar Association of San Francisco in 2016.
- Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2020 for Antitrust Law, Litigation - Antitrust in San Francisco, CA; Michael has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 2013.
- Recognized as a leading lawyer in Antitrust: Cartel by Chambers USA and Chambers Global (2016-2019), and in Antitrust in California by Chambers USA (2018-2019)
- Recognized as a leading lawyer in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in California by Chambers USA (2018-2019)
- Recommended by Legal 500 for Antitrust - Cartel (2016-2018), Antitrust - Civil Litigation/Class Actions (2015-2018), and Litigation: White-Collar Criminal Defense (2010, 2012-2013)
- Recognized as a "first-rate trial lawyer who comes highly recommended for his deep expertise in antitrust-related disputes” in Who's Who Legal: Competition (2016, 2018, 2019)
San Francisco, California 94111
