Michelle Knoop boasts a diverse education and professional background that has taken her from studying Finance and Chemistry with summa cum laude honors, to earning a J.D. with Order of the Coif recognition. Today, she is an Associate Attorney at Goodwin Procter LLP, where she helps clients navigate complex legal issues with her legal expertise, strong research and writing skills, and litigation experience. Before joining Goodwin Procter, Michelle also completed several judicial internships, clerkships, and summer associate programs at various law firms and courts, including the Supreme Court of Missouri, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. These experiences have given Michelle an inside look into the legal system and helped her develop a strong foundation in both state and federal laws. In her free time, Michelle enjoys traveling, hiking, and cooking.