Michele L. Bax serves as counsel to cities, counties, towns, development authorities, school districts, and other special issuers, providing comprehensive representation in all aspects of public finance. Her practice includes advising on bonds, notes, special taxes, underwriter, issuer, and trustee matters relating to both revenue and tax-exempt general obligation bonds.

Ranked in Band 1 for Public Finance by Chambers USA, Michele represents a diverse range of clients, including educational and healthcare institutions, municipalities, and financial institutions, across the country.

Her practice reflects substantial experience in high-profile financings for major public institutions and nonprofit entities. She has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in connection with complex transactions for state institutions and universities, hospital revenue bonds for regional healthcare systems, large-scale municipal obligations for cities and counties, and a variety of charter school and educational financings.

Michele’s broad representations include tax-exempt and taxable transactions, general obligation and special revenue bonds, and multiphase projects, underscoring her reputation as a trusted advisor on complex public finance and infrastructure matters.

Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2001, magna cum laude, member, Indiana Law Review; Dean's Advisory Board; Dean's Tutorial Society
  • Butler University, B.S., 1998, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona
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