Mike Golden
Managing Partner
mike@boulettegolden.com
512.732.8902
Mike Golden is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has been repeatedly recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer (Thomson-Reuters), Texas Rising Star (Thomson-Reuters), and one of the Best Lawyers in America. Previously with Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., Mike founded Boulette & Golden L.L.P. with Jason Boulette in 2006. Now known as Boulette Golden & Marin, the firm represents employers in employment, litigation, and corporate immigration matters.
Distinctions
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Best Lawyers in America®– Employment Law Management 2013 – 2022
- Texas Super Lawyer– 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Texas Rising Stars- 2008-2013
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Labor and Employment
Memberships
- Lecturer, University of Texas School of Law, 2004 to present
- President, Austin Young Lawyers Association, 2010-2011
- National Championship Coach, University of Texas School of Law, ABA National Arbitration Competition, Fall 2005
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2012 to present
- Barrister, Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
- Coach, ABA Labor & Employment Mock Trial, Fall 2008
- Coach, AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2010, Spring 2011
Community
- Austin Habitat for Humanity, Board Member
Publications
- "Lawyers, Guns, and Money," Austin Bar Association Bench Bar Beyond, May 2017
- "The Ethics of Negotiation – Are There Any?,” University of Texas Continuing Legal Education, April 2016
- "Ethical use of Social Media in Recovering Damages," University of Texas Continuing Legal Education, March 2016
- "Getting from Internet to Evidence," University of Texas Continuing Legal Education, May 2015
- “Effective Opening Statements,” State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education, December 2012
- “Issues in Hiring Under The Fair Credit Reporting Act,” Austin Human Resources Association, June 2012
- “ICE/Immigration/eVerify,” State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education, January 2012
- “Best Practices in the Absence of the New Disciplinary Rules,” University of Texas Continuing Legal Education, September 2011
- “Immigration Law Issues for the Wine Industry,” Wine & Wine Distribution Law Conference, October 2009