Michael P. Zangl

About Michael
Michael Zangl is a member of the firm’s employment law & labor relations and education law practice teams. He uses a thoughtful and proactive approach to supporting the firm’s clients in a variety of employment and education matters. Michael began at Miller Nash as a summer associate in 2022 and 2023 where he supported the firm’s real estate, bankruptcy, tribal, and education and employment teams with research and drafting memoranda. Michael also served as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Before law school, Michael had a career in higher education administration and student life where he gained a deep understanding of how higher education institutions function and the issues they face on a daily basis.
Activities
- Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers (NWACUHO)
- Board Member, 2019-2021
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2017-2019
- Program Task Force, 2017-2019
- Bowling Green State University, Student Development Association
- Second Year On-Campus Representative, 2015-2016
- First Year On-Campus Representative, 2014-2015
- University of Washington
- Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
- Queer Student Commission, Advocacy Intern, 2012-2013
- ASUW Senator, 2012-2013
- Presidential Proxy to Personnel Committee, 2011-2012
- Human Resources Intern, 2011-2012
- Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
- Lander Hall Council, Advocacy and Council for Tomorrow, 2010-2011
Recognition
- Northwest Association of College and University Housing Officers (NWACUHO), New Professional Award, 2019
Insights from Michael

Outside the Office
In his free time, Michael enjoys playing new tabletop board games and card games, reading science fiction and fantasy novels, and going to the movie theaters.