The Plaintiffs' Gambit, Litigation just got more organized.

Michele Schamberger is the owner of Plaintiff's Gambit. A business she launched over six months ago after years in the law industry. This Irish bombshell was born in Cali but raised in the south giving her a unique upbringing. She currently resides in Pensacola, Florida but travels often for work.

We all know that litigation & trial logistics can be time-consuming and at times stressful. However, when Michelle and Plaintiffs' Gambit is secured as a vendor, trial teams can spend their time on case specifics vs logistics, which saves the team money in the long run (as well as stress).

After the success of Lawyer shows like the Lincoln Lawyer, we knew we had to get a taste of this industry and we are so glad that Michelle was available to tell us about her and her business.

How long have you been in Litigation & Trial Logistics? I have been in the law industry for a long time from contract writing, to paralegal and marketing for lawyers. I have been doing Litigation and Trial Logistics for 19 months and started doing my own business 6 months ago.

What are you most well-known for? Vender relations with hotels, restaurants, and local vendors to assist with the logistics for my clients.

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At what age did you realize you wanted to be a part of this industry and what did you do to move towards that goal? In high school, I wanted to get into the army and was one of the first girls to get into the ranger program. I wanted to be a pilot but was restricted because of a sight issue, so when I was college age I started studying business law then.

Was there someone in the industry that influenced your choice to be in the law? My father was the reason I joined the law field off his recommendation that my skill set would be highlighted in that industry.

What were some of your favorite childhood activities or hobbies? I played concert piano, was very much involved in drama, math, and student government danced, and often played banker at home instead of going out. I loved fashion and designing clothing and later would launch a children's clothing boutique

Who is your biggest supporter and why? My husband. He is my #1 cheerleader. and is always staying on point with my eating and sleeping because they know I am a workaholic. My parents are also close to me and have been a big piece of my motivation.

Who is a role model that you admire in your personal life? My best friend Wendy is someone I admire. she gives me great criticism and really has become a true friend and someone that I admire as a second mother.

When you’re not working, how do you spend your free time? I am very OCD and impulsive so if I am not working I like to work out and keep moving. my free time is my kids all the time. I plan on spending as much time with them as I can. I even take them to work with me when I can.

What are your thoughts on social media? Social media is a double edge sword. I think that everything in life is grand because we put out our highlight reels and I think I get inspired at the same time by the things you see.

What is one of your favorite inspirational quotes?

Your time is limited so waste it living someone elses life. steve jobs

Do you have any pets? Yes. We have 40 chickens, 6 ducks, 4 cats, and 3 dogs. We have a great property that we call our mini farm out in the country.

What are your five- and 10-year goals? In 6 months I want to expand and partner with other businesses, and hope that in five years we can do it all from start to finish in the litigation process. At the age of 45, I hope to have a company that my children can take over and I can retire.

Name three things on your bucket list.

I would love to travel and see Europe and Italy

Enjoying my kids and watching them going through their milestones

What health and beauty tips do you swear by?

Plastic Surgery. A good one is a key! I think that gracefully and strategically you can fight the aging process and it's the way I fight it. My hair is professionally blown out in my hair.

What is the first thing you think of in the morning?

Work! my mind is always going 100 miles a minute. I am the main character in the Gambit show on Netflix, I can lay in bed and see the parts of my day playing out on the ceiling.

Can you tell us about your least favorite experience so far? How did it change your approach to success?

What is something random about you that most dont know about you?

My mom's grandfather was the photographer for sherly temple and John Wayne. I have always admired the older generation of film and tv. I always feel like I was born in the wrong generation.

What is your personal definition of the word CONFIDENCE?

Confidence is doing it. knowing I have the ability, knowledge, and skills to get what I want when I walk into the room.

Tell us about a moment when your confidence was the key piece to your success.

I worked for a law firm but when the senior partner passed away I knew it was time to start my own company. I was scared but was able to get the confidence to do it. My first client having faith in me was a great tool to boost my confidence in the industry

If a young girl/boy wanted to break into your industry, what advice would you give them?

It's all based on relationships and the community is small. What made me excel was always treating people like family. being polite, respectful, and the small things to keep your clients happy.

How do you prepare yourself to network with others?

Research and learn what firms are working on at that time and what position they have within the system. I go to conferences and educational classes that are part of the law and the legalities so that I can communicate and speak the language. Talking points are the key and building that relationship.

ONE WORD WITH….

What is your favorite drink? Iced honey Almond milk flat white from Starbucks

What is the best color to wear? Red

Who is your style icon? Jacky O

What is your most used emoji? Hearts

What sport are you the worst at? anything with a ball

What is your favorite place to visit? New York

What is the best show on Netflix right now? Queens Gambit

What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream? Praline. Vanilla with nuts

Do you have any tattoos? Yes. 2

If you could be any animal what would it be? Lama.

What is your dream job? I am doing it!

Are you a morning or night person? Morning

Beach or City? The city for me, Beach for family

Would you ever go to outer space? Yes.

What is your biggest addiction? coffee

What store do you shop at the most? Target

What is your best feature? Hair

Who is your favorite music artist? Queen

Who is your favorite cartoon character? Ariel

What are you afraid of? Water