H. Michael Clyde

Antitrust Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Phoenix, Arizona

48+ years experience

Perkins Coie LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

602-351-8000

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/michael-clyde.html

2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4227

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Bio

Michael Clyde, a partner in the firm's litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in securities, corporate governance, professional liability, antitrust and other complex litigation. He has represented securities issuers, directors, officers and professionals in a wide variety of litigation involving securities, corporate governance and financial disclosure and accounting issues. In December 2009, Michael was lead trial counsel for craigslist, Inc. in eBay v. Craig Newmark, where the Delaware Chancery Court affirmed craigslist's approval of indemnification agreements for officers and directors and implementation of a staggered board. He also has represented witnesses and targets for insider trading and securities fraud investigations in front of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal and state agencies.

Practice Areas

Antitrust Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Antitrust Law, Phoenix (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Antitrust Law, Phoenix (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Securities / Capital Markets Law, Phoenix (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Antitrust Law, Phoenix (2019)
Recognized: Antitrust Law
Recognized: Litigation - Antitrust
Recognized: Litigation - Securities
Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Practice Area: Professional Malpractice Law
Practice Area: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007, 2010 - 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

University of Utah, J.D., graduated 1977
University of Utah, BA

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Reviews

Stephen Thompson

2 weeks ago

A seasoned expert in complex litigation

Our company engaged H. Michael Clyde of Perkins Coie to defend against a significant shareholder derivative suit that involved intricate questions of corporate governance and alleged securities violations. With his nearly five decades of experience, Mr. Clyde immediately demonstrated a masterful command of the legal and factual landscape. His deep background in securities and corporate governance litigation, honed over 30+ years, was evident in every strategic discussion. He possesses a rare ability to distill complex antitrust and securities principles into clear, actionable advice for business leaders. It’s no surprise to see his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions; his courtroom presence and negotiation skills are formidable. Our matter was resolved favorably, largely due to his guidance. The only minor critique would be that, given his seniority and caseload, direct communication sometimes required patience, as responses could take a day or two. That said, the quality of the work from him and his team was consistently exceptional. For high-stakes litigation in Phoenix, he is an outstanding choice.