Overview
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
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. Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics - Senior Submissions Editor (2015)
Columbia University
B.A. (2011)
Insights & Events
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