Michael Sterling

Michael T. Sterling is an experienced attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently working as an Attorney At Law at his own practice, Michael T. Sterling, since August 2016.2 Sterling has a diverse legal background, including roles as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago and an Associate Attorney at Sidley Austin.2

Sterling's career highlights include:

• Former Executive Director of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (2014-2016)2
• Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Atlanta (2011-2014)2
• Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago (2009-2011)2
• Associate Attorney at Sidley Austin (2007-2009)2

He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College.23

Sterling has received several accolades, including being named a Fulton County Daily Report Rising Star 40 Under 40 Lawyer in 2015 and one of Creative Loafing's 15 People to Watch in 2015.3 He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois.3

Recently, Michael Sterling has been in the news due to his ongoing divorce from reality TV star Eva Marcille. He has publicly stated his intention to fight for his marriage.1