Michael Podolny is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, where he serves as a corporate attorney in Silicon Valley. He focuses on emerging companies and technology startups, specializing in corporate and securities law. His work includes venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and initial public offerings (IPOs). Podolny often acts as an "outside general counsel" for technology startups, assisting management and boards with corporate governance and strategy.