Michael R. Komo, Esq.

Michael R. Komo, Esq. brings more than 12 years of experience spanning organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, talent and leadership development, engagement, professional development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Most recently, he served as Global Senior Manager of Opportunity and Inclusion at K&L Gates, where he directed Opportunity and Inclusion operations as the firm’s second-ranking leader in that area and advised the Management Committee, Office of General Counsel, and senior leadership across more than 40 offices on four continents.

Michael has designed and implemented local, state, national, and international programs focused on leadership development, mentoring, feedback, onboarding, employee engagement, retention, and affinity initiatives. His work has included using climate surveys and engagement and exit interviews to inform organizational strategy; building mentoring and feedback systems; supporting recruitment and employee integration; developing professional and business development programming; and reviewing policies and practices that helped the organizations he advised achieve a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, among other accolades. His experience as a practicing attorney, professional development leader, and inclusion executive informs his thoughtful approach to sensitive workplace matters, organizational change, compliance, and talent development.

Michael holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.  Additionally, Michael is a triple alumnus of The George Washington University (GW) and graduated with his Juris Doctor (Honors), Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs (Valedictorian), Bachelor of Political Science (Magna Cum Laude), and Double Minors in Women & Gender Studies and LGBTQ+ & Sexuality Studies.  Throughout his time at GW, some of Michael's signature accomplishments include establishing the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, gender-inclusive housing, and LGBTQ+ non-discrimination policy for the University.

Michael's media appearances include CNN, Fox News, Metro Weekly Magazine, MSNBC, NPR, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Advocate, and The Washington Post, among others.