Michelle DeBarge, JD is a partner with Wiggin and Dana and has practiced with the firm for over 25 years. Her practice focuses on regulatory compliance and audits, HIPAA and related privacy/security requirements, negotiation and mediation, and general operational matters. She is respected by regulators and well-versed in both the legal and practical issues that need to be considered to ensure a favorable result. Michelle has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and Connecticut Super Lawyers since 2007. Michelle received her JD with high honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she was the editor-in-chief of the University of Connecticut Law Review. She received a BA from Williams College.