Mr Blackburn brings a breadth and depth of corporate advice experience, covering a wide range of public and private industry sectors. She has had experience in environmental law and has represented Australian States and Federal governments and local and international legal entities over more than 20 years. Her early experience was in legal roles in the Victorian Government; before practicing for many years as a solicitor, including as a Senior Associate at Minter Ellison Lawyers; principal of her own legal practice in Gippsland and as a Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, managing Victoria and Western Australian environment and planning teams. With environmental law experience and as an Accredited Mediator and a Graduate of the AICD, Michelle broadens the skills and experiences of LMG's skill-based Board. She is Chair of the Safety Health & Environment Committee.