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Michelle Bradford
OVERVIEW

Michelle N. Bradford

Partner

Washington, D.C.

555 12th Street N.W.
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004-1275

P 202-408-6922

F 202-289-1330

Michelle Bradford leverages her more than a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor to find ways to outmaneuver opponents involved in white collar cases and complex civil litigation. Her incisive wit and unwavering resolve allow her to cut through legal intricacies, pinpointing core issues and charting the most effective path to resolution – whether through trial, arbitration, mediation, or settlement.

OVERVIEW

Michelle Bradford leverages her more than a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor to find ways to outmaneuver opponents involved in white collar cases and complex civil litigation. Her incisive wit and unwavering resolve allow her to cut through legal intricacies, pinpointing core issues and charting the most effective path to resolution – whether through trial, arbitration, mediation, or settlement.

Michelle is unyielding in her desire to obtain positive results for her clients. She believes in advocacy that saves clients time, money, and stress. Michelle's former experience as a federal prosecutor enables her to anticipate and counter government strategies. Her efficiency in assessing a case’s strengths and weaknesses and preparing witnesses accordingly aims to ensure no stone is left unturned while keeping costs manageable.

In the courtroom, Michelle's trial experience shines. Having tried more than 50 felony jury and bench trials, as well as representing clients in other adversary proceedings, Michelle knows how to present facts compellingly to the final decision-makers, be it a judge, jury, or panel of arbitrators. This skill translates seamlessly to her work in internal investigations, where she is adept at uncovering critical information and presenting findings with clarity and impact.

Michelle is, first and foremost, a trial attorney. Her experience ranges from financial crimes to healthcare fraud to False Claims Act litigation. Additionally, she makes time to represent indigent criminal defendants in federal cases, demonstrating her commitment to justice for all.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, District of Columbia Bar Association 

Member, District of Columbia Women’s White Collar Defense Association

Adjunct faculty, Georgetown University Law Center

Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Former president and board member, Center for Abused Persons 

Former co-chair (Status of Women) and former legal consultant, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. 

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025

National Black Lawyers Top 100, 2019-2020

Leadership in the Law Award, Daily Record, 2019

Special Achievement Award, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Criminal Division, 2012-2018

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse, 2016

FBI Achievement Award, 2015

U.S. Attorney’s Office Team Award for Global Healthcare, 2015

Special Achievement Award, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Civil Division, 2007

Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers, 2020, 2024

EXPERIENCE
Experience

Selected Private Practice Matters

  • Represented a healthcare company in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding allegations of fraudulent billing
  • Represented a government contractor in a False Claims Act matter litigated by a private relator after the government declined to intervene
  • Conducted an internal investigation into allegations involving sexual abuse of college football players by a physical therapist
  • Defended financial institution and three employees in an arbitration proceeding stemming from a consumer dispute regarding management of investment account, which concluded with a unanimous decision in favor of the defendants
  • Conducted interviews as part of an internal investigation related to allegations involving racial harassment at a military institution
  • Defended a financial institution in a FINRA proceeding related to discharge of an employee
  • Serves as an investigator in the largest-scale federal corporate compliance monitorship in history
  • Represented a large financial institution in responding to a Congressional subpoena for financial records
  • Led an internal investigation on behalf of a healthcare company into allegations of false billing, which has involved interviews of corporate executives, managers, and hourly employees
  • Defended a student in a Title IX proceeding involving allegations of sexual assault, resulting in the university closing the matter with no findings of wrongdoing

Selected Government Matters

  • Prosecuted and tried an $80 million healthcare fraud investigation involving allegations of fraudulent billing and money laundering
  • Prosecuted and tried multiple defendants in tax fraud conspiracy resulting in nearly $13 million in fraudulent tax returns being filed
  • Prosecuted defendant in bank fraud scheme worth in excess of $3 million loss to banks
  • Prosecuted defendant in international bribery conspiracy involving allegations of bribes being paid in exchange for award of U.S. AID subcontracts
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