Prior to being elected twice as Michigan’s Attorney General, Cox served as an Oakland County, and later, Wayne County prosecutor where his record as a successful litigator led to national recognition due to his skills as a talented trial attorney in more than 125 jury trials.

As Attorney General, Cox led one of the state’s largest law firms, with nearly 300 attorneys, and extensive work on nearly all practice areas including complex regulatory cases, commercial litigation, gaming matters, utility rate regulation, and high profile public corruption and criminal cases. Cox was called upon to serve as an expert witness before Congress and appeared regularly on various national television news programs. Cox’s opinion pieces have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and he remains a go-to expert source for members of the media.

While Cox is no longer directly involved in partisan electoral politics, he has advised numerous congressional, judicial, and mayoral candidates on both political and governing strategy. More recently, Cox assisted in Governor Rick Snyder’s re-election campaign debate preparation – playing Snyder’s Democratic opponent – and assisted in newly-elected Wayne County CEO Warren Evans’ transition.

A graduate of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Law School, Cox credits his discipline, drive, and tenacity to his time as former enlisted Marine Corps rifleman.

In his spare time, Mike and his wife Laura, the Chair of the Appropriations Committee in the Michigan House of Representatives and a former federal agent, hang out with their four children and two grandchildren at wrestling meets, ballfields, and gyms.