Attorney / Partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC
Greater Atlanta Area
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- Board Member at City of Alpharetta, Downtown Development Authority
- Board Member, Officer at City of Alpharetta, Economic Development Authority
- Member, Board of Directors at Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
- Adjunct Professor at Reinhardt College
- Attorney / Partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC
- Past
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- Law Clerk. at Stearns-Montgomery & Assoc
- Judicial Intern at Office of State Administrative Hearings
- Education
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- University of Alabama School of Law
- Emory University School of Law
- Anderson University
- Indiana University Bloomington
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Michael Cross’s Summary
CURRENT POSITIONS
Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia (formerly Briskin & Associates, L.C.)
Attorney. Assist clients in matters involving business law (incl. general corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, employment law, securities, partnership and LLC law, and commercial litigation), commercial real estate (incl. commercial lease preparation and negotiation, sales, and acquisitions), and non-profit corporations (incl. the formation of and application for tax-exempt status for charitable organizations, private foundations, trade associations, and other non-profit organizations). May 1999 to present.
Reinhardt College, McCamish School of Business, Waleska & Alpharetta, Georgia
Adjunct Professor. Teach courses for business, communication and organizational leadership students, including Business Law and Ethics, Media Law, and Entrepreneurial Law. January 2001 to present.
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Alpharetta, Georgia
Member, Board of Directors. Advise regarding goals and activities of the GNFCC, assist in recruiting members for the GNFCC, and communicate issues of concern to the constituents of the GNFCC to elected officials. October 2006 to present.
400 Technology Connection, Alpharetta, Georgia
Founder, Steering Committee Member. Member of seven-member committee that conceived, planned, and implemented the 400 Technology Connection in coordination with Microsoft Corp. June 2004 to present.
Alpharetta Economic Development Authority, Alpharetta, Georgia
Director & Officer. Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the authority charged with promoting economic development in the City of Alpharetta. January 2007 to present.
Alpharetta Downtown Development Authority, Alpharetta, Georgia
Director. Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the authority charged with promoting economic development in the downtown area of the City of Alpharetta. May 2007 to present.
Michael Cross’s Specialties:
Despite the title of this form, I do not claim "specialization" in any area per the rules of the Indiana and Georgia state bars. My areas of practice are focused upon and limited to:
Corporate & LLC Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnership and LLC Law
Technology
Franchise Law
Employment Law
Restrictive Covenants (non-compete and non-solicitation agreements)
Commercial Real Estate
Non-Profit Organizations
Election Law
Michael Cross’s Experience
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Board Member
City of Alpharetta, Downtown Development Authority
(Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the authority charged with promoting economic development in the downtown area of the City of Alpharetta. May 2007 to present.
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Board Member, Officer
City of Alpharetta, Economic Development Authority
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Appointed by the Alpharetta City Council to the Authority charged with promoting economic development in the City of Alpharetta. February 2007 to present.
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Member, Board of Directors
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
(Legal Services industry)
April 2001 — Present (8 years 4 months)
Joined the GNFCC in 2001 and was appointed to the Small Business Committee in 2004 and 2005. Elected to serve on the Board of Directors in the fall of 2006.
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Adjunct Professor
Reinhardt College
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
January 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)
Adjunct Professor. Teach required and elective courses for business and communication students, including The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business; Media Law; Entrepreneurial Law; and Organizational Leadership, Law and Ethics. January 2001 to present.
Member, President’s Advisory Council, Reinhardt College North Fulton Center. Meet periodically with the President of Reinhardt College, various vice presidents, and the director of the North Fulton Center, and provide advice regarding possible and planned activities. September 2005 to present. -
Attorney / Partner
Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC
(Legal Services industry)
May 1999 — Present (10 years 3 months)
Attorney. Assist clients in matters involving business law (incl. general corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, employment law, securities, partnership and LLC law, and commercial litigation), commercial real estate (incl. commercial lease preparation and negotiation, sales, and acquisitions), and non-profit corporations (incl. the formation of and application for tax-exempt status for charitable organizations, private foundations, trade associations, and other non-profit organizations). May 1999 to present.
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Law Clerk.
Stearns-Montgomery & Assoc
(Legal Services industry)
May 1998 — April 2000 (2 years)
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Judicial Intern
Office of State Administrative Hearings
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Judiciary industry)
August 1998 — December 1998 (5 months)
Assisted Administrative Judge Michael Malihi and other judges within the Office of State Administrative Hearings in researching applicable law and preparing legal memoranda and draft orders.
Michael Cross’s Education
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University of Alabama School of Law
LL.M. , Taxation , 2006 — 2007
Graduated with honors from the graduate tax law program at the University of Alabama School of Law.
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Emory University School of Law
J.D. , Law , 1997 — 2000
- Activities and Societies:
- Legal Intern, Office of State Administrative Hearings. Assisted administrative law judges with research and writing opinions.
Legal Intern, Office of the Georgia Attorney General, General Litigation Division. Provided research, wrote legal memoranda, and drafted motions, briefs, and other filings on behalf of the state in defense of tort claims and Section 1983 claims.
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Anderson University
B.A. , Political Science , 1993 — 1997
Completed degree while working 25 to 40 hours per week.
Minor in Music Business- Activities and Societies:
- Model United Nations, University Chorale (Chorale Assistant), University Men’s Chorus, Intramural Athletics, Honors Dean’s List (6 semesters)
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Indiana University Bloomington
Political Science 1992 — 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- Dean's List
Additional Information
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Michael Cross’s Interests:
Reading biographies, dining, and simply existing at any warm beach.
Michael Cross’s Groups:
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (Member, Board of Directors), 400 Technology Connection (Founder and Current Member of Steering Committee), Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation (Officer and Member of the Board of Directors), Alpharetta Economic Development Authority (Member, Board of Directors), Advisory Council for Georgia Congressman Tom Price (Chair, Subcommittee on Business and Finance), President's Advisory Council for the Reinhart College North Fulton Center (Member), Advisory Council for Fulton County Commissioner Lynne Riley (Member)
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Emory Law School
Michael Cross’s Honors:
Awarded the Harry F. Rucker, Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce in January 2005 for volunteer services with the Chamber's Small Business Committee and for co-founding the 400 Technology Connection in 2004.
Michael Cross’s Contact Settings
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