Summary
Michael Naughton is a law-and-technology strategist who specializes in organizing electronic discovery and integrating technology into litigation and trial presentation. As Co-Founder of Justice Optimized, LLC (since 2023) and Co-Owner of North Coast Legal (since 2017), he leads complex criminal and civil cases, designing discovery strategies, preservation notices, and the effective use of electronic materials at trial. He has presented nationally and internationally on technology and the practice of law and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court (Nagi v. United States) and the Sixth Circuit, reflecting a rare combination of litigation leadership and technical depth. His advisory practice spans health care compliance, government compliance, and corporate HR consulting, in addition to electronic discovery and litigation support. He holds a JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a BA in English from Wayne State University, and is based in Traverse City, Michigan.
17 years of coding experience
Juris Doctor, Law, Juris Doctor, Law at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, Bachelor of Arts (BA), English at Wayne State University
English