Brithem LLP

Michael J. Bowe

Michael Bowe has more than 34 years of experience litigating high-stakes disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal. A founding partner of Brithem LLP, Mike is known for turning complex matters into clear, compelling stories, often developing novel solutions where others see none. Recognized for his fearless advocacy, his work includes the pursuit of hedge fund titan Steve Cohen and groundbreaking litigation involving child sexual abuse and human trafficking claims against MindGeek (now Aylo), Visa, and related financiers. A trusted crisis manager, he has guided companies and high-net-worth individuals through significant legal risk and is widely recognized by clients, peers, and the media as an elite trial lawyer. Mike’s practice spans civil RICO, complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and criminal and regulatory defense. His work has drawn significant media attention, including his representation of over 200 victims of child pornography, rape, and trafficking in Fleites v. MindGeek—a landmark case against the largest online porn company, Visa, and several hedge funds. For Fairfax Financial Holdings, he responded to a short-selling attack by three of Wall Street’s most powerful hedge funds with a civil RICO lawsuit credited with saving the company and restoring $2 billion in investor value. And at trial for the Pershing Square Foundation, he secured a jury verdict for millions in withheld insurance coverage.

Lauren Tabaksblat

Lauren Tabaksblat, a founding partner of Brithem LLP and nationally recognized litigator, represents clients in high-stakes disputes from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. She advises public companies, private corporations, and high-net-worth individuals in courts and arbitrations nationwide, earning a reputation as a “real trial lawyer” and “brilliant strategist” who commands the courtroom. She is known for creative, aggressive approaches to complex commercial disputes, with experience spanning partnership, contract, real estate, RICO, securities, trafficking, malpractice, tax, and insurance matters. Lauren’s work has drawn significant media attention, including her representation of over 200 victims of child pornography, rape, and trafficking in Fleites v. MindGeek—a landmark case against the largest online porn company, Visa, and several hedge funds, which was covered by major outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Bloomberg. She also represented Fairfax Financial Holdings in a decade-long dispute of Wall Street hedge funds that led to the largest insider trading conviction in history and inspired the Showtime drama “Billions.”