Michelle Richart

Michelle Richart has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Michelle most recently worked as the Defense-State Liaison Office Midwest Regional Liaison at the United States Department of Defense since 2023. Prior to that, they were an Associate General Counsel at SAGE from 2012 to the present. In this role, they managed and mediated intellectual property claims and provided legal counsel on various issues.

Before joining the Department of Defense, Michelle worked as a Director at Vetrics Group from October 2022 to January 2023 and as a Director, Corporate Counsel at Cardinal Group Management from November 2021 to October 2022.

Michelle also has experience in the legal field, having worked as an Attorney-Advisor for the US Army from January 2020 to November 2021. Michelle provided legal services to servicemembers and their families on civil and military administrative issues and received the 2021 Civilian Service Commendation Medal.

Michelle's earlier work experience includes roles such as a Yoga Instructor at 24 Hour Fitness from 2009 to 2019, a Management Analyst at the United States Air Force in 2011, a Supervising Attorney at Badmus Immigration Law Firm from 2007 to 2010, a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2006 to 2007, and a Judicial Law Clerk at Lancaster County District Court from 2004 to 2006.

Overall, Michelle Richart has a wealth of experience in legal and managerial roles, with a focus on intellectual property, counseling, and advocacy.

Michelle Richart attended South Sioux City High School, although no specific dates were provided. Michelle then went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Political Science and International Studies with a minor in Spanish. Additionally, Michelle participated in an exchange program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso in 2003. Michelle further expanded their international experiences by studying at Universidad de Costa Rica UCR in 2001. Michelle completed their education by earning a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2006, specializing in Law.