Michelle McMahon

Michelle McMahon is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins’s Charleston office, where she specializes in employment litigation. With a robust portfolio of representing employers, Michelle expertly navigates complex employment law matters, including those under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and various state law claims.

Michelle’s extensive experience spans federal and state courts, mediations, arbitrations, and appearances before administrative agencies. Beyond litigation, she provides strategic advice and counsel, working closely with clients to develop and implement effective solutions. Notably, Michelle frequently conducts comprehensive handbook reviews for large employers, proactively minimizing liability and ensuring compliance.

A magna cum laude graduate of the Charleston School of Law, Michelle joined Ogletree Deakins in 2018 following her tenure as a law clerk for the late Honorable C. Weston Houck of the United States District Court, District of South Carolina. She is licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and Georgia.