Michelle advises individuals and family business owners in the areas of estate planning, wealth transfer, business succession planning, trust administration and charitable giving. Michelle focuses on creating practical, tax-efficient solutions tailored to her clients’ unique goals and priorities.

Michelle counsels individuals and entrepreneurs at all stages of wealth building and wealth management. She works with families to prepare younger generations for the responsibilities of becoming involved with family asset stewardship. Michelle collaborates with her clients’ accounting, investment, and business advisors to promote seamless service and integrated planning.

Outside the office, Michelle enjoys exploring Minnesota’s parks and trails with her spouse and two children. 

Professional and Civic Activities

• Program Co-chair, Hennepin County Bar Association Probate and Trust Law Section
• American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Minnesota Women Lawyers 

Education

• J.D., magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School, 2008
       Managing editor, Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice
• B.A., Sociology, University of Illinois, 1998

Admissions

State of Minnesota, 2008