Michael Randazzo

biography and
education

Michael has the experience and passion for helping people through emotionally straining and difficult periods in their lives. Prior to joining RPB Family Law Corporation, Michael completed his articling at Westaway where he practised both Indigenous and Family law. He then practiced at a small family law firm in downtown Ottawa. Currently, Michael sits on the Board of Directors for 1881 Alumni Association for Geegees football team.  

In 2020, Michael completed his Juris Doctor at uOttawa, where he graduated cum laude. During his legal studies his passion for Family Law developed, he won first place team in the Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition due to his dispute resolution and oral advocacy skills.   

Michael completed an undergraduate degree majoring in Psychology and minoring in Aboriginal Studies. While playing as a varsity football player for the uOttawa GeeGees, Michael won the President’s Award and took home the honour of being an Academic All-Canadian. Michael’s passion for football and Indigenous advocacy converged when he coached youth football in the Cree Nations of Chisasibi and Mistissini. He completed a masters degree in Human Kinetics, studying how rural and remote Indigenous communities address food insecurity through land-based food practices. He published two academic articles on his research. 

Michael enjoys everything outdoors, when he is not working he can be found either canoeing in Algonquin Park, hiking the Adirondacks or spending time at his family cottage with his dog, Maple.