Brithem founding partner Michael Bowe has been selected as a Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business. The annual Notables program has recognized more than 5,000 outstanding leaders across industries since 2017, with honorees selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process.
A founder of Brithem and nationally recognized trial lawyer, Mike brings more than 34 years of experience litigating high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal. He tries multiple cases each year and is known for turning complex disputes into compelling narratives and finding solutions where others have seen dead ends. His work has spanned some of the most closely watched commercial and public interest litigation in the country, including his pursuit of billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, as chronicled in The New York Times bestseller “Black Edge,” and his landmark child sexual abuse and human trafficking cases against MindGeek (now Aylo), Visa, and the hedge funds that financed the business.
Clients describe Mike as “a fabulous legal mind” and “a terrific litigator on his feet.” He has twice received The National Law Journal’s Trailblazer of the Year award and was included in Forbes’ inaugural “Top 200 Lawyers in America.” His work has been the subject of books, magazine features, and a Frontline documentary.
The complete list of Crain’s New York Business’ 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law can be found here.