Mike Bradfield has extensive experience in legal aspects of U.S. and non-U.S. banking and monetary matters. His special areas of practice also include balance of payments and trade and development assistance, including U.S. participation in the international development banks. Prior to becoming general counsel of the Federal Reserve Board, he was in private law practice in Washington, D.C. from 1975 to 1981 with the law firm of Cole Corette & Bradfield. In that capacity, he practiced in the areas of international finance and trade law, as well as in resolving international claims.