She has been working with Carol W. Hickman, QC for 19+ years. During the course of her employment with Carol, she attended Capilano College and completed the Paralegal Program in 2003. Over the years, Michele has presented at a number of courses for CLEBC. She is a member of the British Columbia Paralegal Association. In June 2012, the Law Society of British Columbia approved rule changes allowing BC paralegals to perform additional duties as a “designated paralegal”. Michele became a “designated paralegal” after these rule changes came into effect.