Michael Del Negro

Michael Del Negro is a senior regulatory, compliance, and investigations attorney who advises global companies on high-stakes government enforcement, product safety, and enterprise risk matters. With more than two decades of experience, he works closely with Fortune 100 and multinational organizations to navigate complex regulatory environments, design effective compliance programs, and align risk management strategies with business objectives.

Michael has deep experience advising manufacturers and product-driven companies on regulatory and compliance matters across complex, highly regulated supply chains. He regularly engages with federal and state regulators, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on issues impacting product safety, quality, and market access. He counsels clients on government investigations, regulatory strategy, crisis management, and compliance program development, with particular depth in consumer products and industrial manufacturing. His practice spans the full lifecycle of compliance and enforcement matters—from proactive program design and internal investigations to managing product safety risks, recalls, and government inquiries.

Before joining the firm, Michael served as Vice President, Head of Safety, Ethics & Compliance at Peloton Interactive, where he led a global compliance and risk program, oversaw internal investigations and whistleblower processes, and advised executive leadership and the Board on governance and regulatory matters. He also held senior legal and compliance roles at GE Appliances, a Haier company, and General Electric, where he led global product safety and regulatory compliance initiatives and managed complex government investigations.

He is known for his practical, business-oriented approach and his ability to guide organizations through crisis situations while protecting enterprise value and reputation.

Representative Experience

• Represented consumer product manufacturers in connection with regulatory investigations and enforcement matters before the CPSC, FDA, and EPA.

• Advise manufacturing companies on compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to chemical, environmental (EPR) and energy regulations.

• Advise clients on pre- and post-merger diligence and integration efforts relating to product liability, safety and corporate compliance risks.

• Led global regulatory response to a major product safety crisis involving a nationwide recall and parallel investigations by the DOJ, SEC, and CPSC, achieving resolutions without enforcement action.
• Designed and implemented global compliance and ethics programs, including whistleblower systems, policy frameworks, and investigations protocols aligned with DOJ corporate compliance program guidance.
• Managed multiple product safety investigations, voluntary recalls across jurisdictions, and civil penalty matters coordinating directly with regulators to achieve efficient and favorable outcomes.
• Advised global manufacturers on trade compliance matters, including tariff advocacy, forced labor due diligence, and sanctions compliance programs.
• Successful representation of corporate officer in connection with a 2006 criminal antitrust grand jury matter relating to alleged bribery of former D.C. Department of Transportation official.
• Represented global pharmaceutical and consumer product companies in mass-tort pharmaceutical litigation involving allegations of off-label promotion.
• Served as trial counsel in the 2004 FTC hospital merger litigation (In re Evanston Northwestern Healthcare), contributing to a successful outcome avoiding divestiture.