Michele Childress graduated from Loyola Law School-New Orleans after earning her undergraduate degree from Loyola as well. She joined the Louisiana bar in 2002 and received her notarial commission that same year. Along with her husband Alan, she has owned a notary service in Louisiana, and they have performed thousands of notarial acts of various kinds. They also teach remote notary prep seminars. Michele previously edited new editions of classic books on constitutional law, law study, and U.S. civics.