Michael R. Komo

About Michael R. Komo

Mr. Komo is an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and State of Georgia, indefatigable LGBTQ+ leader, opportunity & inclusion champion, and proven diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocate. Mr. Komo is a triple alum of The George Washington University and has also received DEI certification from Cornell University. Mr. Komo has been recognized at the local, state, and national levels for his DEI and legal accomplishments, including City & State PA Magazine naming him one of the 40 most influential leaders under 40 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2023 and one of the 100 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2023 and 2022, as well as Pittsburgh Magazine naming him one of the 40 most influential leaders under 40 in Pittsburgh in 2021.

Experience

1. Attorney, Lgbtq Erg Chair, and Professional Development Manager

   K&L Gates

   May 2014 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  2011

• The George Washington University

  Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs

  2012

• The George Washington University Law School

  Juris Doctor

  2015

Skills

• Speech Writing
• Community Outreach
• Strategic Communications
• Political Campaigns
• Legislation
• Political Science
• Writing
• Grant Writing
• Legislative Relations
• Volunteer Management
• Grassroots Organizing
• Legislative Research
• Public Policy
• Research
• Government
• Policy Analysis
• Political Communication
• Fundraising
• Editing
• Politics
• International Relations
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profits
• Social Media