After beginning his career in commercial litigation, Michael practiced municipal, land use planning and development law at a full-service law firm in Toronto. In this role, he advised private and public sector clients on all aspects of the development process, drafted and negotiated various legal agreements and advocated for clients before the Ontario Land Tribunal. Michael received his law degree from the University of Ottawa and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2022. Prior to law school, he obtained a B.A. in History and Criminology from Western University. Outside of work, Michael enjoys travelling, playing sports and trivia.