Michelle Doody

Senior Associate

Ottawa
MDoody@blg.com
613.787.3510

Michelle has a robust civil litigation practice, advising clients on a range of related matters. She specializes in insurance law, municipal and police liability.

Michelle advises clients in a number of different areas of insurance, including coverage opinions and cybersecurity insurance. She is also a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa teaching Insurance Law.

Experience

  • Acts for insurers in various litigation matters, including personal injury claims, property damage claims, coverage issues and professional liability.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Member, County of Carleton Law Association
  • Member, The Advocates' Society

Community Involvement

  • LawHelp Ontario Pro Bono Law Clinic
  • Participates in The ID Project – Pro-Bono Students Canada
  • Member, Board of Directors of The Ottawa Fringe Festival

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2024) of The Best Lawyers in Canada® as “Ones to Watch” (Insurance Law)

Bar Admission & Education

  • Ontario, 2014
  • JD, University of Ottawa, 2013
  • BAH, McMaster University, 2010