Michael T Loconto

Michael Loconto is an on-demand general counsel for tech startups and small- to medium-size businesses, and a neutral, impartial arbitrator and mediator for labor and employment disputes.

Mike has served as general counsel for a small college and as a policy, compliance and labor relations leader for a large, decentralized university, where he was the institution's first Youth Protection Officer, designing and implementing a process to promote child safety in campus programs. He began his career as a labor lawyer for the City of Boston.

Mike's reputation as a fair dealer is built on mutual respect and a commitment to reasonable outcomes, leading to enduring relationships with employee representatives in higher education, K-12, public safety, construction and trades.

Mike has taught legal writing and research at his alma mater, Northeastern University School of Law, and is a sought-after public speaker and convener on contemporary labor and education issues. He has presented before the Labor & Employment Relations Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education, among others. He is currently teaching contracts at The Labor Guild School of Labor-Management Relations in Boston.

Mike's commitment to fairness and equity is the foundation for his long record of volunteer public service, with efforts in economic development and youth empowerment intended to make Boston a welcoming and supportive city for all. Mike served seven years on the Boston School Committee (including three as Chairperson), where his efforts contributed to expansion of pre-kindergarten and inclusive classrooms, closing opportunity and achievement gaps for students of color, advancing equitable admissions policies for selective schools, increased public school funding and new school buildings.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

ID Number: 654280

Since 2002

Core Member

Underscore VC

2021 - Current

(Unpaid advisor) Supports pre-seed tech startups to plan for sustainable operations and business development for EdTech and GovTech ventures.

Arbitrator and Mediator

Loconto ADR

2021 - Current

Neutral Arbitrator, Mediator and Fact Finder in labor-management disputes. A member of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Roster of Arbitrators and other private rosters and panels, and available to hear disputes virtually and in-person along the eastern seaboard and throughout the Midwest. Located in Boston with offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis and Lancaster, PA. Visit https://locontoadr.com for a CV and contact information regarding booking, rates and cancellation schedules.

Founding Principal

Fenway Law LLC

2020 - Current

General Counsel

Curry College

2016 - 2020

Previous position held: College Counsel.

Member and Chairperson

Boston School Committee

2014 - 2020

Deputy Director of Policy and Compliance and Youth Protection Officer

Harvard University

2006 - 2016

Previous position held: Associate Director of Labor & Employee Relations.

Adjunct Lecturer

Northeastern University School of Law

2008 - 2010

Legal Research & Writing Program for first-year law students.

Labor Relations Counsel

City of Boston

2002 - 2006

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D. (2002)

1999 - 2002

Activities: Teaching Assistant, Advanced Criminal Procedure; Research Assistant to the Dean; Criminal Procedure Moot Court; Death Penalty Certiorari Clinic; Commencement Committee

Florida State University

B.A. (1999) | History and Political Science dual degree (Economics minor)

1996 - 1999

Alumni Hall of Fame

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory

2015

Certificate of Recognition

Boston Public Schools

2015

10 Boys Initiative to support improved academic and life outcomes for young men of color

Volunteer of the Year

West Roxbury Main Streets

2011

Labor & Employment Relations Association

Management Co-Chair, Higher Education Industry Council

2008 - Current

Activities: Industry Council Co-Chair (2008-2013); current basic member.

West Roxbury Main Streets

Member and Past Board President

2004 - Current

Activities: Volunteer of the Year (2011); Board President (2012).

State Bar of Massachusetts  # 654280

Member

2002 - Current

National Association of College and University Attorneys

CLE Subcommittee Member

2019 - 2020

ONEin3 Boston

Mayor's Advisory Council

2010 - 2012

The Next Four Years: Higher Education and Labor Policies in the Biden Administration, 48th Annual Conference, New York, NY (Virtual)

May 18, 2021

National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions ; on behalf of; National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions

Moderator.