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MICHELLE BOWLEN

Revelstoke

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Lawyer

Selkirk Law Corporation/Selkirk Immigration
03.2016 - Current
  • Developed tailored strategies for each case, leading to successful outcomes in economic and family immigration matters.
  • Drafted clear and concise applications for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
  • Built effective relationships with business partners to facilitate immigration program activities.
  • Engaged in business management duties including bookkeeping, marketing and record keeping.

Senior Lawyer

Desloges Carvajal Law Group/ DLG Mobility
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed tailored strategies for each case, leading to successful outcomes in economic and family immigration matters.
  • Drafted clear and concise applications for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
  • Built effective relationships with business partners to facilitate immigration program activities.
  • Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of critical projects.

Associate Lawyer

Doak Shirreff
05.2014 - 03.2016
  • Advising clients on employment and immigration matters spousal sponsorship, labour market opinions, BC provincial nomination and federal permanent resident pathways.

Lawyer

Law Office of Michelle Bowlen
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Advising clients on business matters including incorporation documents, drafting shareholder agreements and contract review. Advising clients on spousal sponsorship class for immigration to Canada.

Articled Student

Janes Freedman Kyle Law Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Duties included legal research, writing, and drafting correspondence in all aspects of Aboriginal law. Observed treaty negotiations and review panel hearings. Experience with cases involving estate planning, duty to consult, environmental and natural resource development, and land claims.

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, WA
06.2010

Fulbright Scholar/ Student - Department of Political Science

Universidad de los Andes
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations/ Latin American Studies

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
06-2003

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Client management
  • Legal analysis
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Time management skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Professionalism

Certification

Law Society of British Columbia | LSBC# 510674

LANGUAGES

English: native speaker
Spanish: fluent reading, writing, speaking

Timeline

Senior Lawyer

Desloges Carvajal Law Group/ DLG Mobility
02.2023 - 01.2024

Principal Lawyer

Selkirk Law Corporation/Selkirk Immigration
03.2016 - Current

Associate Lawyer

Doak Shirreff
05.2014 - 03.2016

Lawyer

Law Office of Michelle Bowlen
11.2013 - 05.2014

Articled Student

Janes Freedman Kyle Law Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2013

Fulbright Scholar/ Student - Department of Political Science

Universidad de los Andes

Juris Doctor -

University of Washington School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations/ Latin American Studies

Wellesley College

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