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Michelle has been associated with the firm since 1999 and became a partner in 2004. Prior to joining Cioffi × Slezak × Wildgrube PC, Michelle worked for a general practice firm that provided a broad foundation for her practice which now concentrates in the areas of estate planning and administration, business and corporate law, and real estate. Michelle enjoys working with clients to find solutions for their legal needs, drawing on her diverse experience in many areas of the law to create the best plan for her clients. Raised in Niskayuna in a household that greatly values community service, Michelle has continued this tradition, volunteering with many not-for-profit organizations. She currently serves as President on the boards of directors of The Legal Project and the Federation of Bar Associations, Fourth Judicial District. Michelle regularly lectures for the Affordable Housing Attorney Assistance Program (AHAA!) on issues for first time home buyers and she also frequently presents seminars on real estate issues for the New York State Bar Association and local Bar Associations. In addition, Michelle teaches the Real Estate Closings course for the AHAA! program, training attorneys to represent clients with regard to real estate purchases. Michelle is a member of the New York State Bar Association and is a delegate to the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section and a member of the Lawyer Referral Information Service Committee. Michelle is also a member of the Schenectady County Bar Association and serves as a trustee for the John Alexander Memorial Scholarship and as a member of the Real Property Committee. In addition, Michelle is a member of the Capital District Women’s Bar Association and is of counsel to the Board of Directors of Haven. Michelle holds a Bachelor in Arts Degree in English from Rutgers College and a Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.. |
