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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Michelle is a seasoned litigator who represents and defends corporate clients in complex litigation, primarily ERISA class actions involving excessive retirement plan fees, imprudent investment selections, prohibited transactions, and share class mismanagement.

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Beyond ERISA matters, Michelle has broad experience handling complex litigation and government investigations related to white collar crime, securities and antitrust litigation, and consumer class actions. As lead trial counsel, she has successfully represented clients in federal courts and government investigations nationwide and internationally, addressing issues such as securities fraud, fiduciary breaches, contract disputes, anti-money laundering compliance, and civil fraud.

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Her practice also includes defending clients in enforcement actions and investigations initiated by regulatory agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, General Services Administration Office of the Inspector General, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Michelle also has provided pro bono representation in asylum cases, class action immigration litigation, assistance with gender marker and name change efforts for LGBTQ+ clients, and estate planning and tax support for elderly residents.

Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 2003

Smith College, M.A., 1999

Smith College, B.A., 1999

ERISA Litigation & Compliance

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Michelle Webster

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<li>Chapter author, “Regulatory and Government Investigations and Actions,” <em>Electronic Discovery Deskbook</em>, PLI, 2012-2024</li>
<li>Chapter author, “FINRA Investigations,” <em>Securities Investigations: Internal, Civil and Criminal,</em> PLI</li>
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<li>Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia Mussey-Gillett Shining Star Recipient, 2025</li>
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<li>Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia: treasurer, June 2024-present; board member, June 2023-present; Engagement Committee co-chair, June 2021-June 2023</li>
<li>LGBTQ+ Bar of the District of Columbia</li>
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<li>Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs: trustee, 2020-present</li>
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