Michelle is a lawyer at Murphy Battista LLP. She acts for plaintiffs in a range of matters including medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance disputes.

Drawing on her medical background, Michelle is uniquely positioned to analyze health-related disputes through a legal lens to effectively advocate for her clients.

Before entering the practice of law, Michelle worked as an Emergency Medical Call Taker with BC Ambulance, where she developed a deep appreciation for the challenges that patients and families face during times of crisis. Michelle also worked at the BC Centre for Disease Control during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to vital public health efforts. Michelle leads a trauma-informed approach and brings the same empathy and compassion to her complex litigation practice today.

In the community, Michelle delivers autism-accessibility training across the Lower Mainland with the Canucks Autism Network. Outside of the office, Michelle enjoys travelling, baking, and spending time on a sunny patio with a good book.

Prior to joining Murphy Battista, Michelle completed her articles at a major national corporate law firm.