Instructor
Michelle Philo
Bio
Michelle A. Philo is the principal at Philo Law Firm, P.C., where she provides concierge General Counsel services to small businesses and startups, with a focus on technology businesses. With her broad knowledge, Michelle provides small businesses with the convenience of working with one key lawyer to manage all of their outside counsel and provide immediate assistance with contracts, compliance, employments matters, and protecting intellectual property. She also provides estate planning, trust administration, and probate services to individuals and families. Prior to launching her own firm, Michelle served as General Counsel at Adtile Technologies Inc., a technology company focused on motion engagement and virtual reality for mobile devices. Michelle started her legal career at a mid-size firm doing both business litigation and transactional work and estate planning.Michelle has been active in the legal community since becoming a lawyer and currently serves as the President of Orange County Women Lawyers Association, Vice President of Development for the Chapman University Alumni Association, and Treasurer of the Whittier Law School Alumni Association. Michelle is also active in the American Bar Association as a California State Bar Delegate to the House of Delegates. She previously served as the Chair of Orange County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division.