As the son of a doctor and entrepreneur, Michael S. Byrd, JD, has a personal connection to both business and medicine. As the father of five, he has learned the importance of listening closely and thinking creatively. Byrd has blended these life experiences to become a leading advocate for doctors throughout the United States. He routinely lectures at continuing medical education seminars on the various business and legal issues medical professionals face. With his background as both a litigator and transactional attorney, Byrd brings a comprehensive perspective to business and health care issues. He has been named to Texas Rising Stars and Texas Super Lawyers, published by Thompson Reuters, for multiple years (2009-2024), recognized as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine (2013, 2016-2024), and selected to Best Lawyer in America by Best Lawyers (2022-2025). Byrd enjoys serving at his church, hunting, fishing, tennis and outdoor activities. He is also active on the board of directors of the LEAP Foundation, an organization that provides pro bono medical services to those in need.