Michelle L. Tavares is an Investigator in the New York office of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP. Michelle’s primary responsibilities include gathering crucial evidence for case development, ranging from securities fraud to whistleblower representation. Michelle is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and Certified Financial Crimes Specialist.
Prior to joining Labaton Keller Sucharow, Michelle was an Adjudications Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, where she served as a principal adjudicator, conducted comprehensive legal reviews, and evaluated the lawful source and path of funds. Previously, Michelle was an Investigator for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the Division of Enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission in the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices. Prior to that, she was a Forensic Account for Deloitte, a Financial Analyst for FSA Federal, and a Forensic Analyst for Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP.
Michelle received her master’s degree in Legal Studies from American University and her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Roger Williams University. She obtained a Certificate in Forensic Accounting from New York University.
