Michael Powell is the Associate Director of Governmental Relations for Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation. He has more than thirty years of experience in business and UCC filing transactions.
In this role, he leads a team of governmental relations specialists and a regulatory compliance attorney who are responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with state and federal officials, monitoring, and communicating relevant legislation and regulatory updates. The Regulatory Compliance team ensures CT’s compliance with U.S. Treasury Department regulations, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Powell previously held a senior leadership role with the Texas Secretary of State, where he was the director of the Corporation and UCC sections. He performed senior-level management work, providing direction and guidance in operations, budgeting, and strategic planning for the Business & Public Filings Division.
Powell received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and his law degree from South Texas College of Law. He is a licensed attorney in Texas and is a member of the Texas Business Organizations Code Sub-Committee of the Business Law Section and a member of the American Bar Association, Business Law Section.