Michael D. Caulfield

Michael D. Caulfield is a member of Jermain, Dunnagan & Owens, P.C. in Anchorage. His practice focuses primarily on education law and employment matters. Michael represents school districts across Alaska and also works with municipal corporations, public entities, and public sector unions. He advises clients on employment issues, land use, policy matters, student concerns, and other legal needs that arise in the operation of public institutions and local government organizations.

Michael earned a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where he served as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and received a CALI Award for Excellence in American Indian Law. He received a B.A. from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, cum laude. His academic background supports his work on education, employment, public-sector governance, and policy questions that require careful legal analysis.

Before joining the firm, Michael clerked for Judge William B. Carey of the Alaska Superior Court in Ketchikan. During law school, he interned for the Alaska Department of Law and the United States Department of Justice. Before law school, he worked as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature. These roles gave him experience with courts, government agencies, legislation, and public administration that informs his advice to school districts and other public clients.

Michael D. Caulfield is admitted in Alaska and before the US District Court for the District of Alaska. He is a member of the Alaska Bar Association and continues to counsel public institutions on legal and operational issues that can affect employees, students, policies, and community services. His work combines knowledge of Alaska government and education systems with practical guidance designed to help clients manage disputes, comply with legal requirements, and make well-supported decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Jermain Dunnagan & Owens, P.C.
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• University of Washington School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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