Background
Michael was born in China and moved to New Zealand in 2015. He completed his BEd and LLB at the University of Auckland, with study abroad experiences at the University of Virginia School of Law. Before joining Woodward Chrisp in April 2026, he worked in several sectors including education, media, and non-profit.
Michael was admitted to the bar at the Gisborne High Court in July 2026 and practices in the areas of commercial transactions and civil litigation.
Interests
Outside of work, Michael practices the Japanese martial art of Iaido, and he enjoys travelling and listening to country music.
