People•Michael M. Donahey, P.C.
Michael M. Donahey, P.C.
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Michael M. Donahey, P.C.

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People•Michael M. Donahey, P.C.

With over 30 years of legal and business experience, Mike Donahey is a senior corporate and securities partner as well as the managing partner of the firm's Phoenix office. He serves as a trusted advisor to his clients. Mike serves on the firm’s five-person Executive Committee and three-person Compensation Committee. He previously led the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group. 

Mike’s practice is concentrated in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, SEC reporting and compliance, condemnation, corporate governance, and venture capital. He represents clients in a variety of industries including water and wastewater utilities, homebuilding and construction, transportation, defense, high technology products and services, medical and dental products, consumer products, life insurance, education services, software, and food products. 

Mike is widely and regularly recognized as a leading attorney by The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business®, and Arizona Finest Lawyers. 

In the community, Mike is actively involved with organizations such as Greater Phoenix Leadership and Saint Mary’s Food Bank. 

  • University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., with high distinction)
    • Order of The Coif
    • Member, Iowa Law Review
  • University of Iowa (B.B.A., Accounting)
     

  • Snell & Wilmer
    • Compensation Committee (2023-present)
    • Elected Executive Committee (2019-present)
    • Expanded Executive Committee (2014-2019)
    • Hiring Committee Co-Chair (2002-2005)
    • Loss Prevention Partner (2002-present)
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Committee (2002-present)
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Lex Mundi (2001-2005)
    • Corporate & Securities Committee
    • Regional Vice Chair, North America

  • “US Bank Business Succession Planning Event,” Panelist, Paradise Valley, Arizona (May 2019)
  • "Congressional Plenary - 2012 Election," Moderator, Arizona Housing Forum, Tucson, Arizona (October 2012)
  • "Corporate Counsel Best Practices," Moderator, 2012 Corporate Counsel Forum, Pelican Hill, California (March 2012)
  • "Corporate Counsel Best Practices," Moderator, 2010 Corporate Counsel Forum, Pelican Hill, California (October 2010)
  • "Corporate Counsel Best Practices," Moderator, 2008 Corporate Counsel Forum, Half Moon Bay, California (August 2008)
  • "Mergers and Acquisitions II - Let's Make a Deal: The Current State of Mergers and Acquisitions Practice," Speaker, 2008 State Bar of Arizona Convention (June 2008)
  • "Executive Compensation Panel," Speaker, Nasdaq Stock Market (December 2006)
  • "The SEC's New E-Proxy Rules: Background and Practical Suggestions," Speaker, American Society of Corporate Secretaries, Arizona Chapter (October 2007)
  • "Proxy Season and Executive Compensation Disclosure Developments," Speaker, 2007 Corporate Counsel Forum, Half Moon Bay, California (August 2007)
  • "The New Executive Compensation Disclosure Rules," Speaker, 2006 Corporate Counsel Forum, Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 2006)
  • "SEC Reporting Requirements," Speaker, 2005 Corporate Counsel Forum, Colorado Springs, Colorado (August 2005)
  • "Annual Meetings of Stockholders and Proxy Rules," Expert Witness, United States Federal Bankruptcy Court
  • "Small Business Law: A Practical Guide to Starting & Operating," Speaker, People's Law School

  • Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, AzBusiness Magazine (2024)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2008-2012, 2014-2024); Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law (2008-2024); Securities Regulation (2014-2024)
    • Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Securities Regulation (2016); Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021); Corporate Governance Law (2022, 2024); Securities/Capital Markets Law (2023)
  • Southwest Super Lawyers®, Mergers & Acquisitions (2012-2022, 2024)
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (2011-2023)
  • Arizona's Finest Lawyers
  • Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Attorneys, Corporate Law (2008)
  • Forty Under 40, Phoenix Business Journal (March 2002)

  • Greater Phoenix Leadership, Board of Directors (2023-Present)
  • St. Mary’s Food Bank, Board of Directors (2023-Present)
  • Tocqueville Society, Member
  • Xavier College Preparatory, Board of Trustees (2013-2019)
  • Westmarc, Board of Directors (2011-2014)
  • Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, General Counsel (2006-2009)
  • Partnership for a Drug-Free Arizona, Board of Directors (2003-2006)
  • International Science & Engineering Fair 2005 - Arizona, Advisory Board Member (2001-2005)
  • Valley Leadership Class XIX (1997-1998)
  • Pioneer Arizona Museum Board of Directors (1993-1998); President (1997-1998)
  • COMPAS, Pro Bono Legal Counsel (an organization devoted to enhancing the cultural, artistic, and scientific environment of metropolitan Phoenix) (1996-2003)
  • St. Matthew School Advisory Board (1993-1995)

  • Arizona

  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona