Michelle Raji concentrates her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, fraud and other business torts, real estate disputes and a variety of bank related issues, in addition to civil appeals. Michelle also serves as the chair of the Los Angeles office's Pro Bono program and has represented numerous pro bono clients in achieving successful settlements against the County of Los Angeles. Additionally, she practices entertainment law representing clients in regard to entertainment-related agreements and transactions.
Education
- Loyola Law School Los Angeles (J.D., cum laude, 2009)
- Order of the Coif
- Dean's List (2008-2009)
- Scott Moot Court Honors Board (2008-2009)
- Mabel Wilson Richards Scholar (2007-2009)
- Student Bar Association, Class Representative (2007-2009)
- University of California, Irvine (B.A., Criminology, Law & Society, magna cum laude, 2006)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Golden Key International Honors Society
- Dean's List (2002-2006)
- International Scholar Laureate Program Delegation on Diplomacy, Collegiate Scholar (2005)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of California
- United States District Court, All Districts of California
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Professional Memberships & Activities
- American Bar Association, Student Law Division
- Judicial Division Liaison (2007-2008)
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Loyola Law School Mentorship Program (2009-2011)
- Disability Legal Rights Center, Cancer Legal Resource Center Law Clerk (2007)
Other Professional Experience
- Venable, LLP, Summer Associate (2008)
- Office of the Federal Public Defender, Los Angeles, CA, Law Clerk (2008)
- Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender (2007)
