Michelle Bradford

Michelle N. Bradford

Partner, Financial and Regulatory Litigation Group Co-Chair
Michelle Bradford leverages her more than a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor to find ways to outmaneuver opponents involved in white collar cases and complex civil litigation. Her incisive wit and unwavering resolve allow her to cut through legal intricacies, pinpointing core issues and charting the most effective path to resolution – whether through trial, arbitration, mediation, or settlement.

Michelle is unyielding in her desire to obtain positive results for her clients. She believes in advocacy that saves clients time, money, and stress. Michelle's former experience as a federal prosecutor enables her to anticipate and counter government strategies. Her efficiency in assessing a case’s strengths and weaknesses and preparing witnesses accordingly aims to ensure no stone is left unturned while keeping costs manageable.

In the courtroom, Michelle's trial experience shines. Having tried more than 50 felony jury and bench trials, as well as representing clients in other adversary proceedings, Michelle knows how to present facts compellingly to the final decision-makers, be it a judge, jury, or panel of arbitrators. This skill translates seamlessly to her work in internal investigations, where she is adept at uncovering critical information and presenting findings with clarity and impact.

Michelle is, first and foremost, a trial attorney. Her experience ranges from financial crimes to healthcare fraud to False Claims Act litigation. Additionally, she makes time to represent indigent criminal defendants in federal cases, demonstrating her commitment to justice for all.

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Every case is a story waiting to be told, and I make sure it's heard in a persuasive and compelling manner that favors my client."
Credentials

Education

  • Barnard College, B.A., political science and government, 1997
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2000

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Clerkships

  • HonorableReggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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