Portrait of Michiel A. Bloemsma

Michiel A. Bloemsma

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Michiel Bloemsma is a corporate attorney who provides strategic legal counsel to privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and investors, with a strong focus on international business transactions. Known for his thoughtful and thorough approach, Michiel helps clients anticipate and avoid “what-if” scenarios that could disrupt operations or growth.

He advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and financing arrangements. Michiel also counsels clients on commercial agreements such as sales and distribution contracts, software licensing, and other key operational deals.

His client base spans diverse industries, including software and technology, startups, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, financial services, investment, and professional services. Whether guiding a high-growth startup or an established international enterprise, Michiel partners closely with clients to structure transactions that align with long-term business objectives and ensure operational clarity.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to international transactions. Drawing on legal experience in both Europe and the United States, Michiel is uniquely positioned to support European and other foreign companies entering or expanding in the U.S. market. His responsiveness, and fluency in international legal dynamics make him a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of U.S. business law.

Michiel also collaborates seamlessly with Offit Kurman’s multidisciplinary legal team to provide integrated counsel across intellectual property, employment, real estate, litigation, and estate planning. This holistic approach enables clients to proactively manage risk and lay a solid foundation for sustainable success.

Outside of his legal work, Michiel enjoys staying active outdoors, working out, exploring local farmers' markets, and discovering new restaurants.

    Education

    • Leiden University School of Law (LL.B)
    • Columbia Law School (LL.M.)
    • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York

    Professional Affiliations

    • European American Chamber of Commerce, Member
    • Netherland-America Foundation, Member
    • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Member
    • International Bar Association, Member

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    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.