As Rodan + Fields’ Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, Michelle manages the company's legal affairs, acts as Secretary to the Board of Directors, and provides guidance to the R+F Compliance Department. She is passionate about building a foundation of success for R+F’s Consultants, Customers, employees, owners and business partners. She brings more than 25 years of experience as a strategic business and legal advisor with expertise in compliance, dispute resolution, product claims and corporate governance. She represents Rodan + Fields in various trade organizations, including the Personal Care Products Council, the premier industry group that includes major skincare companies. She teaches a course on Mediation at UC Berkeley School of Law where she also earned her law degree and undergraduate degree.