27 Jul 2026
Michael Zhang Joins Holland & Knight in Chicago as Partner on Litigation, Legal Profession and Legal Services Transactions Teams
"Holland & Knight adds Partner Michael Zhang in Chicago to its Legal Profession, Legal Services Transactions and Litigation teams; he will work on legal ethics, professional responsibility and disputes involving licensed professionals."
Mr. Zhang focuses his practice on legal ethics, professional responsibility and complex disputes involving licensed professionals facing high‑stakes civil litigation and disciplinary scrutiny. He joins Holland & Knight from a national law firm based in Chicago, where he was previously a partner.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Zhang served as litigation counsel and senior counsel at the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) in the Supreme Court of Illinois, where he investigated and prosecuted claims of attorney misconduct and developed substantial experience in bar regulatory proceedings.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Zhang is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where he teaches legal ethics and trial advocacy, and he regularly speaks on professional responsibility topics at national programs and industry events. He holds a J.D. from Chicago‑Kent College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Calgary.
Mr. Zhang’s arrival follows the recent additions of Chicago‑based Partners Elizabeth Garlovsky and Thomas Geraghty in June.