Mike Cahill
About Mike Cahill
Mike Cahill serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2001. He has extensive experience in the banking sector and holds degrees in Statistics, Computer Applications, Biology, and Philosophy.
Current Role at City National Bank
Mike Cahill serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2001, contributing over 23 years of experience in the banking sector. In his role, he oversees the Corporate Administrative & Risk Group, which encompasses various functions including Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Appraisal, Premises, Other Real Estate Owned (OREO), Corporate Security, and administrative oversight of Risk Management, Credit Risk Review, and Internal Audit. Additionally, he is a member of the Executive Committee and participates in multiple management committees.
Previous Experience at First Interstate Bank
Before joining City National Bank, Mike Cahill worked at First Interstate Bank for a total of 13 years. He served as Executive Vice President from 1983 to 1996, where he was involved in various leadership roles. He also held the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at First Interstate Bank of Texas from 1989 to 1996. His extensive experience at First Interstate Bank laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the banking industry.
Legal Career Background
Mike Cahill began his legal career as an Associate at Bodkin McCarthy Sargent and Smith and in a private firm law practice from 1979 to 1983. This four-year experience provided him with a solid grounding in legal practices before transitioning into the banking sector. Following his tenure at Bodkin McCarthy, he served as Executive Officer at Avista from 1997 to 2001, further enhancing his expertise in corporate governance and compliance.
Educational Background
Mike Cahill has a diverse educational background. He studied at The College of Idaho, where he focused on Biology from 1971 to 1973. He then attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from 1973 to 1975. Later, he studied at UC Irvine, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Computer Applications in 1976. This varied education has contributed to his analytical and strategic skills in his professional roles.