Michael Wiseman regularly represents both public and private companies in a range of industries and is frequently called upon to advise boards of directors, compensation committees, senior management teams and members of management on compensation matters arising both in the ordinary course of business and with respect to extraordinary events, including leadership transitions.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers | 2026 | Executive Compensation & Benefits |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers | 2025 | Executive Compensation & Benefits |
Wiseman is recognized as an up-and-coming leader and adviser in the financial services and fintech industries as a result of his extensive experience working on executive compensation and corporate governance matters. He frequently assists clients, including financial institutions, financial sponsors, founders and senior executives, in navigating complex and overlapping regulatory regimes and structuring sophisticated incentive arrangements.
Wiseman provides tax planning advice with respect to profits interests and other partnership compensatory instruments, as well as Sections 409A, 162(m) and 280G of the Internal Revenue Code. A significant portion of Wiseman's practice focuses on advice related to various federal regulatory regimes, including banking regulatory requirements, SEC rules and disclosure requirements governing executive compensation, securities registration and exemption requirements, and compliance with NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards. Wiseman has authored or co-authored articles in various publications related to executive compensation in the context of mergers and acquisitions, SEC reporting and banking regulatory rules governing incentive compensation, in addition to regularly speaking at conferences and seminars on these topics.