While in law school, Michelle studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand. She graduated Cum Laude, was an Honors Scholar and was on the President’s list. She received her undergraduate degree from McKendree College, where she majored in Economics and Finance.
Michelle’s prior experience included cases involving F.E.L.A. and railroad asbestos claims. She also conducted research and assisted with appeals before the Railroad Retirement Board.

She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association and the Missouri Self-Insurers’ Association.

Michelle is involved with the National Conference for Community and Justice of Metropolitan St. Louis and enjoys traveling, health and fitness and Cardinals’ baseball.