Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Michelle Baird-Johnson, SHRM-SCP, has a strong background in talent acquisition and integration. Michelle is currently the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this role, Michelle served as the Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration at the same company from August 2018 to April 2023.
Before joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Michelle worked at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP for 10 years, starting in February 2008. Michelle held the position of Director of Recruiting & Professional Development, where they led the firm's recruiting activities for lateral lawyers and law students. Michelle was also responsible for managing the development of the firm's attorneys, focusing on career planning, growth, mentoring, and continuing education. Michelle was a member of the firm's Recruiting Committee and Diversity Committee during their tenure.
Prior to Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, Michelle worked at Stoel Rives LLP from March 1999 to February 2008 as a Lawyer Recruiting Manager.
Michelle Baird-Johnson, SHRM-SCP, holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences, which they obtained from the University of Utah between 1990 and 1993. Additionally, they have pursued studies in Business/Corporate Communications at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. In 2017, Michelle obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).