Michelle Leder

Michelle Leder is the Editor/Founder of footnoted*, a renowned website dedicated to unveiling critical and timely information often concealed in public companies' SEC filings.

With over 20 years of experience in this domain, Michelle has honed her expertise in identifying red flags, obscured risks, and latent opportunities within the intricate financial disclosures.

At footnoted*, Michelle provides invaluable insights through the free main site and a subscription-based newsletter, Friday Night Dump, geared towards empowering investors, journalists, analysts, and regulators.

She is committed to equipping individuals with the knowledge and resources essential for making informed decisions and upholding corporate transparency and accountability.

Michelle frequently shares her observations and trends gleaned from these filings and has been acknowledged as one of the top 25 influential figures in financial media.

Her contributions have been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, and BusinessWeek, showcasing her authority in the financial reporting sphere.

Additionally, Michelle Leder is the acclaimed author of 'Financial Fine Print: Uncovering a Company's True Value', further solidifying her reputation as a leading expert in financial literacy and transparency.

Michelle pursued a BA in Economics at Brandeis University and has held key editorial positions at prominent organizations, including Editor/Founder at footnoted*, freelance business journalist, and Business Editor at Poughkeepsie Journal.