About Michael
Michael Davis-Wilson graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2008, earning a J.D. and a Certificate in Law and Technology. He completed coursework that addressed the legal challenges of software and digital innovation. Those studies shaped his early legal interests and informed his work after law school.
He went on to work at Fenwick & West LLP. There, he handled matters for clients in the technology and life sciences sectors. His time at the firm exposed him to corporate transactions, licensing agreements, and intellectual property issues that commonly arise in fast-moving industries. Colleagues from that period recall him tackling complex contract language and helping clients balance legal risk with commercial goals.
Davis-Wilson’s practice draws on both his classroom training and his firm experience. He works on technology transactions, software and service agreements, licensing arrangements, and issues involving data privacy and regulatory compliance. He also counsels clients on intellectual property concerns, helping businesses evaluate and protect their rights. His legal work tends to intersect commercial and technical issues, requiring careful translation between legal standards and product development realities.
Clients who seek him out are often companies at stages where legal structure matters: startups drafting initial contracts, established firms revising their vendor agreements, and teams responding to new privacy rules. He is comfortable negotiating deal terms and advising on contract risk allocation. He also assists in drafting agreements intended to govern software development, distribution, and integration.
In addition to transactional work, Davis-Wilson has supported internal compliance efforts. He helps companies review policies and procedures to address evolving regulatory requirements tied to data protection. That practical compliance work complements his contract practice and provides clients with a more holistic legal perspective.
He is admitted to practice in California and maintains a practice based in that state. His education at Berkeley Law and experience at Fenwick & West LLP inform the way he approaches matters. He combines technical legal knowledge with attention to commercial detail. He practices in California, advising technology companies on transactions, intellectual property, and privacy and regulatory matters.
