Michelle is an experienced lawyer who has worked within the sphere of family law for over 20 years and now specialises in care proceedings, representing parents and children where social services are involved and during the most stressful times of their lives.  She also has extensive experience of working with victims of domestic abuse to obtain protection through the court.  Michelle provides advice and training on female genital mutilation and forced marriage protection orders.  She is passionate about diversity, equality and inclusivity and hopes to build on this moving forward.