Michelle Tesch

Michelle Tesch leads with over two decades of diverse legal experience, having embarked on her journey as a legal secretary and conveyancer. Her dedication to impacting the legal field drove her to pursue formal legal studies beginning in 2013, achieving her admission as a lawyer by 2016. Her initial role at a top-tier firm introduced her to significant projects, including renewable energy leasing, enriching her expertise and moulding her career. In 2020, Michelle's pathway shifted as she took on the management of Gill & Lane, a bayside law practice, where she discovered a fervour for estate and future planning. This area allows her to connect with clients on a deeper level, helping them navigate critical life discussions and providing bespoke strategies that transcend routine documents like Wills. Her approach is marked by genuine care, crafting solutions that reflect her clients' stories, concerns, and future objectives. Colleagues and clients appreciate Michelle for her patient and practical nature, consistently providing reassurance in potentially daunting processes. Her career encompasses a broad spectrum of roles, from her early days as a paralegal in conveyancing to senior roles involving commercial real estate and property law. Her leadership extends across her directorship at Life Legacy Legal and contributions to estate and succession planning at Murdoch Lawyers. Outside her professional commitments, Michelle enjoys sports and finds peace at the beach, balancing her dynamic legal career with personal pursuits.