Michael Cavadel

Michael Cavadel is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.1 He assumed this role in July 2022, bringing with him over fifteen years of experience in both in-house counsel and private practice.12

Career Highlights

Prior to joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cavadel held several prominent positions:

• The Brookings Institution: He served in various legal roles from 2012 to 2022, including Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.1
• Legion Insurance: Cavadel worked as Assistant General Counsel from 2009 to 2012, handling complex legal issues in one of the largest insurance liquidations in U.S. history.1
• Wolf Block LLP: He began his career as an associate, representing businesses in complex commercial litigation from 2005 to 2009.1

Expertise

Cavadel is known for his leadership in legal and business matters. His areas of expertise include:

• Corporate governance
• Ethics
• Employment law
• Litigation
• Compliance
• Media relations and crisis management
• Intellectual property
• Major transactions
• Real estate
• Overseas operations
• Institutional policies

Education

Michael Cavadel holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, which he attended from 2002 to 2005.1 He also studied at Penn State University from 1998 to 2001.1

In his current role at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cavadel is responsible for advising on matters to achieve global impact while managing organizational risk.1 His extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable asset to the foundation's leadership team.