Michelle Zhu
Attorney | Data Breach, Class Actions, Whistleblower Representation
Michelle Zhu is a versatile attorney and a passionate advocate for individual rights. This value is at the heart of her legal practice. At Arnold Law Firm, Michelle specializes in complex litigation with a focus on data breach litigation, class actions, and whistleblower lawsuits.
Although she was born in New York, Michelle spent her early childhood years in China before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from UC Davis with a major in Psychology, she continued her legal education at UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), with a concentration in their nationally renowned Health Law and Policy program.
Michelle served as a staff editor and board member of the Hastings Journal on Gender and the Law at UC Law SF. She has a longstanding and deep commitment to women’s rights and the broader community. Upon graduation, she notably earned an Outstanding Pro Bono Distinction.
Law school exposed Michelle to diverse areas of litigation, ranging from government and military law to the private sector. This legal experience included the California Attorney General’s Office, the Wikimedia Foundation, the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
Before joining Arnold Law Firm, Michelle specialized in tax controversy at one of the largest global accounting firms in the world. Through complex tax disputes, health law litigation, trademark infringement, and criminal prosecution, Michelle has benefitted from a diverse legal journey. This experience has further enriched her knowledge and ability to represent her clients more effectively.
Michelle demonstrated a flair for language and storytelling from a young age. She authored and published two novels in Mandarin Chinese during her teenage years. This blend of international experience and creative accomplishments brings a unique perspective to Michelle’s legal practice.
- Data Breach Litigation, Class Actions, Whistleblower Lawsuits
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Contingent Fees
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 347741
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- Chinese: Spoken, Written
- English: Spoken, Written
- Associate Attorney
- Arnold Law Firm
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- Tax Controversy Associate
- PwC
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- Law Clerk at the CA Attorney General’s Office
- California Department of Justice Internship
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- Wikimedia Foundation · Internship
- Corporate Counsel Extern
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- Legal Operations Intern
- Sleegal AI Part-time
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- Summer Law Clerk
- US Air Force JAG Corps
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- Summer Law Clerk
- San Francisco District Attorney's Office - Internship
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- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- J.D. (2022)
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- State Bar of California # 347741
- Member
- Current
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- Website
- Michelle Zhu | Arnold Law Firm
