John Michael Harlow, JD, one of Harbright’s three founding partners, is a seasoned executive and legal counselor with extensive experience in corporate growth and regulatory affairs. He holds a Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. John Michael is a Fuqua Scholar.
As an attorney in New Orleans and Raleigh, he advised companies across various industries, with a primary focus on healthcare. During his tenure as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Affordable Care, he played a pivotal role in expanding the organization from 65 dental practices in 16 states to 175 offices in 38 states with 1,400 employees, culminating in a private equity exit in 2011. As Harbright’s managing partner, John Michael leads the firm’s legal and regulatory strategy.
He and his wife, Donna, have three remarkable daughters and reside in Clayton, NC.
