Atty. Michelle Beth Goodman

Atty. Michelle Beth Goodman

Ms. Michelle Beth Goodman is a lawyer practicing antitrust/competition, appellate practice, complex commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Beth Goodman at a glance

Michelle Beth Goodman is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, breach of contract, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), District of Columbia (1997), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1998), and California (2002). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and Duke University A.B. summa cum laude Duke University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Michelle Beth Goodman is a lawyer practicing antitrust/competition, appellate practice, complex commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a A.B. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michelle practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Beth Goodman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Beth Goodman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Breach of Contract

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Beth Goodman

Where is Michelle Beth Goodman's law office located?
Michelle Beth Goodman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Beth Goodman handle?
Michelle Beth Goodman focuses on contracts, business, breach of contract, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michelle Beth Goodman practiced law?
Michelle Beth Goodman has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michelle Beth Goodman go to law school?
Michelle Beth Goodman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (—).
How can I contact Michelle Beth Goodman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1994
Duke University A.B. summa cum laude Duke University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2007

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