MICHELLE NGUYEN’s practice focuses on energy and infrastructure matters.
Michelle received her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. She was named a NAPABA Law Foundation Korematsu Fellow (2022). During law school, Michelle led the Texas Law Expunction Project, which determines eligibility and prepares paperwork to be filed in court to expunge or seal criminal records for individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. She also served as a student attorney in both the Civil Rights Clinic and the Capital Punishment Clinic. Michelle was a recipient of the “Pro Bono Beacon” award, which is awarded to the first-year law student who dedicates the highest number of hours to pro bono service.
Prior to law school, Michelle graduated from Texas Christian University where she graduated with honors. During this time, she was named a Fulbright Scholar, which led her to Indonesia as an English Teaching Assistant.
Michelle is a trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer, where she advocates for children who are in open CPS cases and provides informed recommendations to the judge presiding over the case.