About Michelle L.
Michelle L. Gordon built an academic foundation in social work before she turned to law. She earned a B.A. in social work from Northwestern College of Iowa in 1995. She then completed both an M.A. and a J.D. at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1998. Those degrees put her at the intersection of two fields that often meet in difficult human and legal problems.
After completing her studies, Gordon began practicing in Wisconsin. She is a current member of the Wisconsin State Bar and has served in private practice as a lawyer at Sterling Law Offices. Her career has been anchored in the state where she trained and licensed, and she has built her practice around the legal landscape there.
Gordon’s background in social work informs her approach to cases. That training shapes how she evaluates client circumstances and how she organizes the facts of a matter. It also gives her a lens for considering service systems and client supports, and for recognizing how nonlegal problems can influence legal outcomes.
Colleagues describe her style as practical and methodical. She tends to break complex problems into manageable pieces. She favors clear explanations and steady case management. That approach is consistent with someone who has worked on both social-service problems and legal claims. It helps clients understand options and next steps without oversimplifying what can be an emotionally charged process.
At Sterling Law Offices, Gordon handles legal work across Wisconsin. Her practice reflects the combination of her academic training and courtroom skills. She maintains active membership in the state bar and participates in the professional life of the local legal community.
Gordon now practices at Sterling Law Offices, handling legal matters in Wisconsin.
