About Michelle

Michelle is chair of Cooley’s financial services enforcement and regulatory practice group, sits on the firm’s board of directors, and is a highly respected financial services and government enforcement lawyer. She is a trusted advisor to and first call for financial institutions in high-stakes compliance, litigation and enforcement matters – including government investigations, regulatory examinations, class action and complex litigation, internal investigations, congressional investigations and crisis management. Michelle’s clients appreciate her deep understanding of complex regulatory issues and ability to translate those concepts into operational terms, as well as her proactive approach to problem solving. A tireless advocate for her clients, Michelle is recognized in the industry for her broad experience, practical advice and strategic thinking.

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Admissions and credentials

  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) – Nationwide (2021 – 2025)

Legal 500 for Financial Services: Litigation, Financial Services: Regulation, Fintech, and Cyber Law 

Top 10 US Lawyers in Consumer Finance Regulation – Business Today (2023)

Super Lawyers for Banking

Best Lawyers for Litigation – Banking and Finance (2018-2021)

Powerful Woman in Mortgage Banking – Mortgage Banker Magazine (July 2021)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Fellow, American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers

Michelle Rogers is an exceptional attorney. Her understanding of client-impacting regulatory matters and general industry knowledge is second to none.

Chambers USA 2023

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