Michelle Keogh’s practice is concentrated in commercial litigation matters, government and internal investigations, and education and employment-related disputes. Her education practice includes advising charter schools and post-secondary institutions related to a variety of school administration and board governance issues, open meeting and public records laws, policies and procedures, special education, student and faculty rights, due process issues, and compliance with state and federal laws applicable to schools. Michelle also defends institutions related to claims of discrimination and harassment by current and former students and employees.
Michelle's litigation practice includes defending companies and shareholders in complex commercial cases involving contract disputes and business torts, and defending against employment-related claims. She also has experience handling civil forfeitures and defending professionals against drug-related charges.
Michelle's investigation practice includes responding to subpoenas and other inquiries from state and federal regulatory agencies, including telemarketing and consumer fraud related inquiries, and conducting internal investigations into allegations of corporate misconduct, accounting fraud and employment issues related to private and publicly traded companies. She has experience in all stages of investigations, including planning and assessment, conducting interviews, coordinating and handling electronic discovery, compliance and remediation.
Education
- University of Southern California Law School (J.D., 2008)
- University at Albany, State University of New York (M.A. Social Work, 2003)
- Utica College of Syracuse University (B.S. Psychology, summa cum laude, 1999)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Uncommon Criminals: Why Veterans Need Their Own Court, Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Special Feature (November 2010)
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Lawyers' Program (2008-present)
- Africa Burn Relief Project, Executive Board Member (2008-present)
Other Professional Experience
- A2Z Educational Advocates, Law Clerk
- Public Counsel Childrens' Rights Project, Law Clerk
- Gila River Regional Behavioral Health Authority (GR-RBHA), RBHA Clinician
