Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
    Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review, Member
  • University of Michigan, B.A.
    Political Science
    Honors: with distinction; Honors College

Admitted

Michigan

Illinois

California

T 734.418.4244
F 734.418.4245
Ann Arbor
130 S. First Street
4th Floor
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-1386

Sean C. Etheridge

Partner

  • Focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, private offerings of debt and equity securities, licensing transactions, and entertainment deals.
  • Represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in leveraged acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Represents venture capital funds in fund formation and minority investments.
  • Acts as outside general counsel for emerging companies in general corporate, capital raising and operational matters.
  • Counsels users and creators of intellectual property in entertainment, endorsement and licensing deals, with a particular focus on music, film, advertising and books.

Professional Involvement

  • State Bar of Michigan

Community Involvement

  • United Way of Washtenaw County, Young Leaders Society
  • Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce, A2Y Leadership Program 2011-2012
  • Lawyers for the Creative Arts of Chicago, Volunteer Attorney, 2007-2010 
  • Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago, 2007-2010
    • Board of Governors
    • Harold D. Shapiro Apprenticeship Program, Program Coordinator

Honors

  • Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2012
  • Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, California State Bar, 2004
  • Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Program, 2004

Speeches and Conferences

  • "Limited Partners," Michigan Private Equity Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (October 4-5, 2012), moderator

Prior Employment Experience

  • Shefsky & Froelich Ltd., 2006-2010
  • Morrison & Foerster LLP, 2004-2006