Michelle Anthony-Desir

Practice Areas

Michelle specialises in conveyancing, corporate, and commercial law, and Wills and Estates. As a qualified mediator, Michelle is an advocate for alternative dispute resolution.

Career

Michelle Anthony-Desir is the owner and the principal attorney at Athena Law founded in 2021.

Michelle is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws degree with Honours. She attended the Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad, where she earned her Legal Education Certificate in 1996. Since her call to the Bar in October 1996, she has practiced privately in Saint Lucia, initially with Anthony & Associates, then with the Chambers of Chong & Co until 2004, and most recently with Du Boulay Anthony & Co, where she was founding partner until December 2020.

Over the last 28 years, Michelle has honed her skills across various legal fields, managed multi-million-dollar transactions, and served clients worldwide. Michelle has represented clients acquiring or selling property on many of the major developments on Saint Lucia over the last two decades. This extensive background allows her to now focus on key areas of law and to offer a bespoke client experience.

Professional Memberships

Member Bar Association of Saint Lucia

Personal

Michelle is an active member of the Saint Lucia Bar Association and serves as the Honorary Consul of Sweden in Saint Lucia a position she has held since 2021.

As a senior attorney, Michelle's journey has taught her the importance of prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional health first. She now shares insights and lessons from her experiences on LinkedIn to inspire healthier approaches to work and life for professionals in the legal industry. Michelle advocates for wellness in the legal profession and encourages attorneys to find balance while delivering exceptional service. By prioritizing her physical, mental, and emotional well-being, she has discovered that she can show up authentically for her clients.

Outside the office, Michelle enjoys beach walks, chasing sunsets, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her family. She finds joy in the moments that remind her of the bigger picture - living a full, balanced life.

Education