Profile

Michael Almond was a partner with Parker Poe from 1984 to 1999, during which time he led the Firm’s international practice. From 1999 to 2005, he served as the president and chief executive officer of the Charlotte Regional Partnership, a non-profit, public/private consortium that supports economic development in 16 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina that constitute the Charlotte region.

In 2005, Mr. Almond was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz) by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany for “outstanding commitment in fostering the relations between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany.” Since 2005, Mr. Almond has served as Counsel to the Firm.

Experience Highlights

• Assists the Firm in the areas of international business and economic development
• Assists United States and foreign corporations and individuals with the legal aspects of both inbound and outbound transactions and investments

In addition, Mr. Almond completed a 40-hour, North Carolina State Bar-certified professional mediator training course in 2008.

Contact Info

Charlotte Office
Three Wachovia Center
401 South Tryon Street, Suite 3000
Charlotte, NC 28202
t 704.335.9866
f 704.334.4706
malmond@parkerpoe.com

Memberships

• Council on Foreign Relations (New York)
  1995-present
• Atlantic Council of the United States (Washington)
  Board of Directors, 2007-present
• Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management / German-American Business (New York)
  Senior Advisory Board, 2005-present
• American Arbitration Association
  National Panel of Neutrals (commercial, including large, complex commercial disputes), 2004-present
• American Council on Germany in Charlotte
  Warburg Chapter Director, 2003-2008
• Appalachian State University
  Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Economic Development, 2005-2009
• Appalachian Regional Development Institute, Appalachian State University
  Director, 2006-2009
• Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
  Board of Directors, 2000-2005; Chairman, 2003-2005