Michelle Y. Francois assists clients with government contracts matters such as bid protests, claims and procurement research, and federal litigation. Michelle has significant experience representing public and private clients in various stages of litigation. She drafts legal documents, represents clients in court conferences and other administrative proceedings, takes depositions, and represents clients in mediations and settlement negotiations. Michelle has represented municipalities in litigation against public and private entities in §1983, land use, and taxation actions. She has also counseled elected officials and government staff on issues including land use and zoning, public records and open meetings, compliance with state regulations, and constitutional matters.
Before entering the private sector, Michelle completed internships at the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Ohio as well as a judicial externship with the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2015, Senior Submissions Editor – Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics
- Columbia University, B.A., 2011
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Organizations
- American Bar Association
More Legal and Business Bylines From Michelle Y. Francois
- Reflections on a Tumultuous 2020, and What’s in Store for Government Contractors Under the Biden Administration - (Posted On Thursday, January 28, 2021)
- Congress Provides Additional Funding and Guidelines for Paycheck Protection Program in Latest Stimulus Package - (Posted On Tuesday, December 29, 2020)
- SBA Proposes PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire - (Posted On Thursday, November 05, 2020)
- New Executive Order Requires Federal Agencies to Ensure That Contractors Do Not Use Foreign Labor to Displace American Workers - (Posted On Friday, August 07, 2020)
- SBA: PPP Applicants Must Count Foreign Affiliates’ Employees When Determining Size - (Posted On Thursday, May 21, 2020)
- Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update December 2019 - (Posted On Wednesday, December 04, 2019)
- Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update November 2019 - (Posted On Friday, November 15, 2019)
- Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update for September 2019 - (Posted On Monday, October 21, 2019)
- Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update For June 2019 - (Posted On Monday, July 15, 2019)
- New DOJ Guidance Aims to Incentivize Corporate Cooperation in False Claim Act Matters - (Posted On Wednesday, May 15, 2019)