Representing clients in a full range of commercial financing, Bonnie Michael guides banks, financial institutions, equipment and leasing companies, and other lenders in structuring and negotiating their complex finance transactions, as well as advising on commercial financing disclosure laws. She has extensive experience advising clients on motor vehicle fleet financing.
Ms. Michael's impressive background includes more than a decade serving as the General Counsel and Vice President of Legal and Compliance (USA) for Volvo Financial Services, which provides a full range of commercial financial services to dealers and customers of the Volvo Group. While there, she was responsible for managing and monitoring all aspects of the company's U.S. legal affairs, regulatory issues and new product development and participated in various global projects. Prior to that position, she served as a director and senior legal counsel for the captive finance company of another large global manufacturing corporation.
Ms. Michael is highly engaged with the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), serving on the Board of Trustees for the Equipment Leasing & Financing Foundation from 2015 – 2021. She is a former member of the ELFA Legal Committee and, from 2010 to 2016, she served as chair of the ELFA Motor Vehicle Subcommittee. Ms. Michael is a frequent presenter on industry topics and actively supports various ELFA legislative initiatives.