About Michelle L.
Michelle L. Levine trained first as a political scientist and then as a lawyer. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Northwestern University in 2004, and went on to receive her J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 2007. Those formative years set the stage for a practice rooted in litigation and courtroom procedure.
Her professional record includes time at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf. In 2019 she is recorded as serving as an associate there. The long, multi-name firm is known locally for representing clients in a range of civil matters; Levine’s association with the firm places her in a practice environment that handles matters in both state and federal venues.
Levine is authorized to appear before the New York courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. That combination of admissions allows her to work on cases that move between state tribunals and federal dockets. Her courtroom credentials reflect the procedural demands of litigation rather than a single subject area.
Colleagues describe the work at her firm as detail-driven and litigation-focused. Within that setting Levine has taken on responsibilities typical of associates: drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing for hearings, and collaborating on case strategy. Those duties require a steady command of court rules and the ability to adapt as matters progress from filing to trial preparation.
Clients and co-counsel alike encounter a lawyer who can manage the day-to-day mechanics of litigation. She balances written advocacy with oral argument, and she navigates discovery disputes along with pretrial maneuvering. The record shows steady engagement in matters that require both state and federal filings, reflecting the overlapping jurisdictions common in New York practice.
Outside the courtroom Levine’s path is grounded in her academic training. The combination of a political science undergraduate degree and a law degree from Duke provides a framework for analyzing complex factual records and legal issues. Those skills are applied on a practical level when preparing cases and advising clients.
As of 2026 she remains connected to Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf and continues to practice in New York state and federal courts. Her current practice focuses on litigation in New York state and federal courts.
