Michelle Canter
About Michelle Canter
Michelle Canter is the Associate General Counsel at Fannie Mae in Plano, Texas, with extensive experience in financial services law and a diverse legal career spanning three decades.
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Michelle Canter is currently serving as Associate General Counsel at Fannie Mae in Plano, Texas, United States.
Previous Roles
Before joining Fannie Mae, Michelle Canter served as General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Supreme Lending from 2020 to 2022, based in Dallas, Texas. Prior to that, she was a Partner in the Financial Services practice at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP from 2015 to 2020. From 2010 to 2015, she held the position of Managing Partner at LotsteinLegal PLLC in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. She was also a Partner at Franzen and Salzano, PC from 2002 to 2010 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Texas Bankers Association as Sr. Vice President and Assistant General Counsel from 1996 to 2002 in Austin, Texas, and as an Associate Attorney at Woner, Glenn, Reeder & Girard P.A. from 1992 to 1996 in Topeka, Kansas.
Educational Background
Michelle Canter earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from Washburn University School of Law from 1989 to 1992, graduating with Dean's Honors. Prior to her legal education, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Teaching with a focus on English and Social Studies at The University of Kansas from 1985 to 1989.
Legal Experience
Throughout her career, Michelle Canter has amassed extensive experience in financial services law. She has held senior legal positions across various organizations for nearly three decades, including roles in both private law firms and corporate legal departments. Her experience spans multiple states including Kansas, Texas, and Georgia, reflecting a diverse and comprehensive legal practice.
Professional Recognition
Michelle Canter has been recognized with the AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer rating standard for legal professionals. This recognition is a testament to her legal acumen and professional excellence in the field.