LAS VEGAS – James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, founding partners of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, announced Michael R. Kalish has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Kalish primarily practices in complex commercial disputes, such as claims of breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duties.

Prior to joining Pisanelli Bice, Mr. Kalish served as a judicial law clerk with the Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada. His experience also includes working as a legal intern at the University of San Diego Entrepreneurship Clinic and as a corporate counsel intern at One World Lab in San Diego, Calif.

A 2012 graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, Mr. Kalish has received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award from The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction for international environmental law and for business planning.

Mr. Kalish received his undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego, graduating magna cum laude, in accounting in 2008.