Michelle Arzaga joined Pace Law Firm in 2003 with a focus on personal injury cases.

Michelle graduated from York University on the Dean's List with an Honours degree in Political Science. During her undergraduate years, she was a recipient of the Dean's Scholarship and selected as an Academic All-Canadian for excellence in academics and inter-university sport.

While earning her degree at Osgoode Hall Law School, she also volunteered as a caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services, representing clients at the Social Benefits Tribunal. She graduated from Osgoode in 2001 and articled with a firm specializing in insurance defence before her call to the bar in 2002.