Summary Profile
Michael Whitaker is an admitted attorney with considerable operations
management experience in the professional services environment, both locally
and internationally. Michael is the firm's Chief Operating Officer and is
responsible for managing the operations of the firm nationally. Michael has
extensive management experience having worked both locally and internationally
in various management roles.
Career
Michael began his career as a Candidate Attorney in 1985, was promoted
to Associate in 1987 and then to Senior Associate in 1989. Michael moved to
Arthur Andersen as a Manager in 1990 and was promoted to Partner in 1995. In
2003, he joined Accenture. Michael moved to Cliffe Dekker (now Cliffe Dekker
Hofmeyr) as a Director in 2006 and was appointed as the firm's Chief Operating
Officer in September 2008.
Education/ Qualifications
BA LLB, University of Natal
Year of admission: 1987
