Michelle was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1993. She received her education at the University of Waterloo (H.BA. - 88) and the University of Ottawa (LL.B. - 91). Michelle practised in the area of Wills and Estates with a London law firm, and was employed as a Trust Officer with the Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company prior to joining Siskinds in 1999.

Today, Michelle practises in the area of Personal Planning. She has experience in will planning and drafting, trusts, Estates Administration, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship issues. Michelle has presented a number of public seminars dealing with Wills and Estate Planning.