Michelle practices in the area of litigation, including trial and appellate involving general commercial, bankruptcy, and insurance coverage litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joette Katz of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Her legal experience includes an internship with the Honorable Holly Fitzsimmons of the U.S. District Court of Connecticut and clinical work with the University of Connecticut School of Law Tax Clinic. Prior to law school, Michelle worked for over ten years as an engineer, specializing in complex numerical modeling and information technology consulting.
- Lawyers of Color - High Achievers, Connecticut Law Tribune (2011)
- Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joette Katz, Connecticut Supreme Court
- Connecticut Judges' Association Award (2008)
- 2008 Smith-Doheny Competition for Legal Ethics Winner
- CALI Excellence Awards (2005-2008)
- William F. Starr First Year Award (2005)
- Lexis-Nexis Award for Academic Excellence (2005)
- Pro Bono Security Deposit Clinic