PROFILE:
Dr. Harrington’s appointment in the School of Business Administration demonstrates the School’s commitment to bringing experiential learning and “business world” experience into academia.  “Having not come through the ranks of academia, Michael had a steep climb to convince the selection committee, faculty and staff of his ability to serve as one of their leaders.   After his interview, it was clear throughout the School that he was the one!

Mike, a native Montanan, will bring a new perspective to his post. Mike’s experience has been in the corporate world, including positions with:  Seattle-based Davis Wright Tremaine, an international law firm; The Montana Power Company’s legal department in Butte; Director of MPC’s commodity risk department, Director of MPC’s financial reporting department; and Touch America’s legal department, where he served as Assistant General Counsel.   

Dr. Harrington is a graduate from Loyola-Sacred Heart High School in Missoula. In 1986, Michael graduated from the SOBA (accounting & finance emphasis) with high honors. Dr. Harrington graduated in 1990 from the UM School of Law also with high honors, where he served as an editor of Montana Law Review and more recently served as an adjunct professor at the UM School of Law, teaching a securities regulation course.