Biography

Michelle G. Bounds is a member of the Employment and Litigation groups. She represents employers, institutional clients, and businesses in labor and employment matters, administrative proceedings, and general litigation. She represents clients in complex employment disputes at all stages of litigation and advises on proactive measures to minimize legal exposure and avoid future conflict.

Michelle has experience defending employers in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. Her litigation practice encompasses claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. She also represents employers in the enforcement of restrictive covenants and in trade secret and unfair competition litigation.

Client Experience 

  • Human resources managers
  • Business owners, corporate officers, and directors
  • National manufacturers and suppliers
  • General contractors and subcontractors
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Medical practices
  • Professional organizations

Insights

My Greatest Strengths
  • Understanding complex legal issues and effectively communicating those issues across various audiences.
  • Providing clear, steady advocacy grounded in practical solutions.
I WANT YOU TO KNOW 
  • Before joining RCCB, I began my legal career at a Delaware law firm, where I practiced for six years in labor and employment, education, and general litigation.
  • Using my legal skills to give back to the community is very important to me, and I served as a pro bono Guardian ad Litem for the Delaware Office of the Child Advocate.
WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUELY ME   
  • Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, traveling, discovering new cuisines, and spending time with my husband, son, and our two rescue dogs.

Community & Professional

Community & Professional

American Bar Association

Office of the Child Advocate, Pro Bono Attorney Guardian Ad Litem

Delaware Bar Association, Sussex County 

Practice Areas

Clerkship

  • Judicial Law Clerk, Court of Common Pleas, Sussex County, Delaware
  • The Honorable Kenneth S. Clark, Jr.
  • The Honorable Rosemary Betts Beauregard

Education

J.D., Widener University Delaware Law School

B.A., Washington College

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania (pending)
  • Delaware
  • Maryland

Honors

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2021–Present

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