About Michelle

Michelle is chair of Cooley’s elite class action practice and serves as the go-to attorney for retail and consumer product companies facing consumer class actions involving advertising, consumer, privacy and employment laws. Michelle has defended top companies in 150+ consumer class actions and has obtained success at all stages of litigation. Chambers USA recognized Michelle in Band 1 for commercial litigation, with a client noting, “She’s incredibly knowledgeable, she understands the law, strategic trends and where plaintiff counsel are trying to push these issues.” Forbes magazine has named Michelle to its 2025 America’s Top Lawyers list, where she was one of only five attorneys recognized for excellence in class action litigation.

Passions

Running

Hanging out with my teenagers

Taking my dogs to the beach

Watching any and all sporting events

I am the go-to attorney for retail and consumer product companies facing advertising, consumer, privacy and employment class actions.

View full bio

Experience

View more

Admissions and credentials

  • California
  • Massachusetts

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 US: General Commercial Disputes and Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action – Defense: Consumer Products

Chambers USA: Band 1: Litigation: General Commercial – California: San Diego (2023 – 2025)

Forbes: America’s Top 250 Lawyers (2025)

Southern California Super Lawyers: Business Litigation 

Best Lawyers: Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants

Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants

Memberships and affiliations

  • San Diego County Bar Association

This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the content does not create an attorney-client relationship between you or your organization and Cooley LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, or any other affiliated practice or entity (collectively referred to as "Cooley"). By accessing this content, you agree that the information provided does not constitute legal or other professional advice. This content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction, and you should not act or refrain from acting based on this content. This content may be changed without notice. It is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up to date, and it may not reflect the most current legal developments. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Do not send any confidential information to Cooley, as we do not have any duty to keep any information you provide to us confidential. When advising companies, our attorney-client relationship is with the company, not with any individual. This content may have been generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence (Al) in accordance with our Al Principles, may be considered Attorney Advertising and is subject to our legal notices.