Connect with meMichelle is an experienced commercial litigator and legal transformation professional with expertise in class actions, investigations, inquiries, and complex multi-party disputes. She combines a strong litigation practice advising public and private clients across governance, regulatory, and liability matters with a demonstrated ability to lead AI strategy, drive technology adoption, and deliver transformation initiatives within a law firm environment.
Skilled in bridging legal and technical domains, Michelle has hands-on experience with AI-powered legal technology platforms including Harvey AI, Copilot, Cicero, and Relativity. She applies this expertise to design and implement AI-enabled workflows, streamline document review, and build internal capability by supporting lawyers to adopt emerging technology with confidence. Michelle is recognised for her collaborative, practical approach and her commitment to developing junior lawyers.
- Experience in property damage, personal injury and employment class actions.
- Solicitor Assisting the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae Landslide.
- Representing government organisations throughout the process of a coronial inquest, providing early advice on potential adverse findings and the value of possible subsequent civil litigation.
- Advising directors in a dispute regarding the misconduct of former directors and the sale of intellectual property.
- Acting on behalf of not-for-profit sports clubs in response to legal action arising from alleged non-compliance with club constitutions and Incorporated Association legislation.
- Representing the examinee in a bankruptcy inquiry, and continuing to act for the examinee in an ongoing bankruptcy proceeding alleging the client’s involvement in a fraudulent asset divestment scheme.
- Acting for sporting, government, religious and charitable institutions responding to allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse in litigated proceedings commenced in multiple jurisdictions.
- Variety of defamation claims, acting on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in pre-litigation claims.
- Class Actions
- Commercial Litigation
- Legacy, Sensitive and Complex Claims
- Litigation, Investigations and Inquiries
- Public Sector and Education
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Sports and Leisure
- Law Institute of Victoria