Michelle Mealer advises companies through corporate transactions, commercial strategy and cross-border business challenges, with a particular focus on the aviation industry and industries at the forefront of innovation. With experience working with highly regulated energy, material sciences, and artificial intelligence companies, she is well equipped to support clients who face significant regulatory compliance requirements. She combines this industry insight with a practical mindset and a strong grasp of how legal decisions impact operations, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Michelle supports aviation clients across a wide range of corporate matters, including entity formation, negotiating contracts such as domestic and foreign-based aircraft transactions, management and leasing agreements, and other strategic transactions, while navigating complex Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, tax implications, and export compliance issues. She is particularly focused on how businesses adapt to innovation, and regulatory change, while offering thoughtful legal guidance that aligns with each client’s broader goals. Her approach is responsive, commercially grounded, and informed by a nuanced understanding of compliance requirements in highly regulated sectors.
Credentials
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2022
- University of Michigan, 2022, College of Engineering, Graduate Certificate, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Political Science with a Concentration in International Relations, Minor in Economic Policy, 2016, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- California