Michelle Y. Francois

Associate

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Overview

Michelle Francois represents government contractors in a wide variety of matters, such as claims, bid protests and compliance with procurement regulations. She also has significant experience representing public and private clients in various stages of litigation, which has included drafting procedural and dispositive motions, representing clients in court conferences and other administrative proceedings, taking depositions, and representing clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.

Michelle has represented municipalities in litigation against public and private entities in §1983, land use and taxation actions. She has also counseled elected officials and government staff on issues including land use and zoning, public records and open meetings, state regulatory compliance, and constitutional matters.

Previous Experience

Before entering the private sector, Michelle completed internships at the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Ohio. She also served as a judicial extern for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Services & Industries

Government & Regulatory Affairs Government Contracts

Credentials

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Ohio

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. Senior Submissions Editor - Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics (2015)

Columbia University
B.A. (2011)

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates August 2020

New Executive Order Requires Federal Agencies to Ensure That Contractors Do Not Use Foreign Labor to Displace American Workers

4 min read

Updates May 2020

SBA: PPP Applicants Must Count Foreign Affiliates’ Employees When Determining Size

6 min read

Updates April 2020

SBA Issues Supplemental Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program As Congress Replenishes Funding for Small Business Loans

6 min read

Updates April 2020

How to Determine Eligibility Under SBA Affiliation Rules for the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program

16 min read

Updates March 2020

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act: What Does This Mean for U.S. Businesses?

3 min read

Updates February 2020

In Historic First, DHS Waives Procurement Laws to Expedite Border Wall Construction

4 min read

Updates February 2020

Appellate Court Rules that the Government May Procure U.S. Manufactured Drug Products Despite Use of Foreign Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients; Avoiding CBP’s Substantial Transformation Rule of Origin

6 min read

Updates December 2019

Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update

1 min read

Published Articles December 2019

Drinker Biddle’s Government Contracts Team Authors Two Articles for Contract Management Magazine

1 min read

Updates November 2019

Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update

1 min read

Insights

Updates August 2020

New Executive Order Requires Federal Agencies to Ensure That Contractors Do Not Use Foreign Labor to Displace American Workers

4 min read

Updates May 2020

SBA: PPP Applicants Must Count Foreign Affiliates’ Employees When Determining Size

6 min read

Updates April 2020

SBA Issues Supplemental Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program As Congress Replenishes Funding for Small Business Loans

6 min read

Updates April 2020

How to Determine Eligibility Under SBA Affiliation Rules for the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program

16 min read

Updates March 2020

COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act: What Does This Mean for U.S. Businesses?

3 min read

Updates February 2020

In Historic First, DHS Waives Procurement Laws to Expedite Border Wall Construction

4 min read

Updates February 2020

Appellate Court Rules that the Government May Procure U.S. Manufactured Drug Products Despite Use of Foreign Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients; Avoiding CBP’s Substantial Transformation Rule of Origin

6 min read

Updates December 2019

Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update

1 min read

Published Articles December 2019

Drinker Biddle’s Government Contracts Team Authors Two Articles for Contract Management Magazine

1 min read

Updates November 2019

Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update

1 min read

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Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

Michelle is actively committed to pro bono work, assisting clients with immigration, housing, and family law matters, as well as volunteering as a case screener for the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project.

Professional Associations

American Bar Association