At GRSM, Michelle represents employers in disputes before administrative agencies and in federal courts, defending against claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations.
In her prior in-house roles, Michelle served as a Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and handled general counsel duties, including overseeing human resources and handling a wide range of employment-related matters and advising on broader company management issues, giving her a practical understanding of the intersection between legal compliance and business operations.
Earlier in her career, Michelle spent a decade as a litigator, where she handled a diverse portfolio of cases spanning general civil, corporate, intellectual property, entertainment, construction defect, insurance coverage litigation, and bankruptcy. This broad litigation background laid the foundation for her strategic and well-rounded approach to legal problem-solving.
Michelle’s combination of litigation experience and in-house knowledge provides a unique perspective to employment litigation, allowing her to deliver practical solutions that align with clients’ business goals. She was drawn to GRSM in part due to her deep roots in the entertainment industry, and she continues to leverage her industry knowledge and network to serve clients in both entertainment and other sectors—offering outside general counsel services anchored in employment law.
