Michelle George

About Michelle George

I am a future legal advocate with over 15 years of experience leading investigations, compliance, governance, and cybersecurity initiatives across major financial institutions.My career began in investigative analysis and evolved into senior roles in fraud, cyber investigations, and enterprise risk management. I have led cross-functional initiatives focused on regulatory compliance, insider threat mitigation, AML controls, and ethics program development. My work has consistently centered on integrity, accountability, and protecting vulnerable systems.In 2024, I transitioned into special education, working as a Teacher Assistant in a CABAS program supporting elementary-age students with Autism. This experience deepened my commitment to advocacy — particularly for children with special needs and their families navigating complex educational and healthcare systems.I now bring together:• Investigative rigor• Regulatory and governance expertise• Behavioral and educational insight• Community-based advocacy experienceAs a law school applicant, my goal is to pursue a career advocating for children with developmental needs and ensuring equitable access to education, services, and due process protections.Core Strengths:• Legal & Compliance Investigations• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)• Ethics & Policy Development• Behavioral Intervention & BCBA Methodologies• Crisis Response & Incident Management• Community Advocacy & Family SupportI believe systems should protect the vulnerable. My career is dedicated to building and improving those systems.

Experience

1. Special Education Teacher Assistant

   Rockland Boces

   Nov 2024 — Present · Piermont, NY, US

   Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions using BCBA methodologies.• Support IEP-aligned instruction for elementary students with Autism.• Collaborate with BCBAs, educators, and families to drive measurable developmental progress.• Assist in data tracking and behavioral analysis to inform intervention strategies.

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  BA, Legal Studies, General

  2002

• New York University

  Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

  2022

Skills

• Lexis
• Visio
• Private Investigations
• Spanish
• Westlaw
• Internal Investigations
• Investigative Reporting
• Motions
• Courts
• Analysis
• Identity Theft
• Background Checks
• Trials
• Criminal Law
• Forensic Analysis
• Surveillance
• Outlook
• Interviews
• Aml
• Research
• Legal Research
• Investigative Research
• Enforcement
• Legal Writing
• Investigation
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Cybercrime
• Criminal Investigations
• Government
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Forensics
• Crime Prevention
• Access
• Evidence
• Microsoft Excel
• Fraud
• Interrogation