Summary
Michael Bednarek is a judicial law clerk in Washington, D.C., with a diverse nine-year background bridging entertainment, legal, and business roles. A 2017 USC Business Cinematic Arts graduate, he began his career in talent agencies and script coverage before transitioning into business development and association enablement at Higher Logic. He later moved into legal operations as a litigation paralegal and is now applying that combined industry and contractual experience on the bench while finishing his JD at American University Washington College of Law. Known as a reliable self-starter and collaborative teammate—from varsity athletics and ocean lifeguarding to agency desks—he brings disciplined attention to detail and quick learning to complex workflows. His mix of creative industry instincts and contract-focused analytical skills gives him an uncommon ability to translate between storytelling, client relations, and legal reasoning. Colleagues describe him as professional, chronically hydrated, and effective at turning messy inputs into organized, actionable outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
Doctor of Law - JD, Doctor of Law - JD at American University Washington College of Law
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, with an emphasis in Cinematic Arts, BCA, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, with an emphasis in Cinematic Arts, BCA at USC Marshall School of Business
HS Diploma, June 2013, HS Diploma, June 2013 at Landon School
English, Chinese