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 (Woodward/White). 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 Super Lawyer (Thomson-Reuters) – 2014, 2016
• Texas Rising Stars (Thomson-Reuters), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.),  2013, 2017, 2018 (Employment Law – Management)
• 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