Michael Buckalew

Michael Buckalew is a Regulatory Affairs Analyst at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, where responsibilities include expanding legislative and regulatory newsletter offerings, providing research and project management support, and drafting presentation materials. Buckalew has earned recognition, such as the 2020 MVP Distinguished Staff Award while serving as an Executive Legal Assistant at the same firm, where key achievements included creating tracking tools and mentoring junior staff. Additional experience includes roles at Pacific Forum, White & Case LLP, and various organizations focused on research and policy in the Asia-Pacific region, complemented by a strong educational background with a Master’s in International Studies from Korea University and a Bachelor's in History and Political Science from Arcadia University.