S. Michele Schaefer

Background

Schaefer, S. Michele was born on January 21, 1962 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States.

Education

Indiana University (Bachelor of Arts, 1984). Valparaiso University (Juris Doctor, 1988). Dean's Award Recipient, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1985.

Spoken languages: German.

Career

Head law clerk, Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1986-1988; attorney, Emerick & Diggins, Professional Corporation, Kendallville, Indiana, 1988-1991; senior attorney advisor Office of Hearings & Appeals, Social Security Administration, Evansville, Indiana, 1991-1996; supervisory attorney advisor Office Hearings and Appeals, Social Security Administration, Boston, since 1996. In-house continuing legal education coordinator Office of Hearings and Appeals, Social Security Administration, Evansville, 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Bar: Indiana 1988, United States District Court (northern and southern districts) Indiana 1988.

Membership

Member Indiana State Bar Association (alternative dispute resolution section), Massachusetts Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocation: photography.

Connections

M. Michael G. Lopez.