Megan Shapiro, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

California, United States

🏗️ Risk Management Strategist | Construction Attorney | Construction InstructorI help construction leaders navigate the complex landscape of risks and challenges, turning potential pitfalls into opportunities for growth and success. I'm a dedicated attorney and risk management strategist with a unique blend of legal expertise and deep industry knowledge specializing in the construction industry.📈 What I Do:My mission is to empower construction leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to identify, manage, and mitigate risk effectively to increase profits.👷‍♂️ For Construction Companies: I offer comprehensive risk assessment and strategic planning, focusing on internal and external risk to help company leaders increase profits through proactive policies and procedures.♟️ Why It Matters:In the fast-paced and multifaceted construction industry, risk is ever-present, affecting projects from every angle. My approach goes beyond traditional approaches to risk management by focusing on identifying risk and creating strategic management and mitigation plans – from operational efficiency to legal compliance and financial stability. This comprehensive strategy ensures not only the smooth running of current projects but also fortifies your business against future uncertainties, enhancing both your company’s resilience and its competitive edge in the market.🤝 Let’s Connect:Whether you’re looking to improve your company’s risk management strategies, seeking insights on construction law, or interested in the latest industry trends, I’m here to help. Let’s connect and explore how we can elevate your construction business together.💼 Key Expertise:Risk Management ConsultingLegal Advisory in ConstructionEmployee Risk AssessmentStrategic Planning & Problem Solving

Sacramento, California Area

360 Support for Construction Companies: outside in-house counsel, litigation, risk management, trainings.

Sacramento, California Area

Primary handling attorney for all construction defect cases for subcontractor clients, including analysis and evaluation of insurance coverage issues and deposing homeowner-plaintiffs and expert witnesses.Research and draft various litigation motions, including demurrers, oppositions to demurrers, motions to compel, opposition for motion for preliminary injunction, and opposition to motion for summary judgment.Evaluate potential cases by researching relevant law, reviewing client documents, and interviewing clients for claims including employment defense, legal malpractice, products liability, breach of contract, fraud, unlawful detainer, and construction defects.

Sacramento, California Area

The Administrative Adjudication Clinic trains students to be administrative judges using a variety of instructional approaches including classroom instruction, observations, simulations and research assignments. Once students are prepared to act as administrative judges, they will be assigned to hear and decide a number of administrative disputes for local cities and other public agencies who have contracted with McGeorge's Institute for Administrative Justice (IAJ) for hearing services. This clinic teaches the importance of administrative procedure in the legal system and teaches a student from the perspective of the judge rather than that of the advocate.

Sacramento, California Area

Represented over fifty clients in the San Francisco County Parolee Reentry Court.Communicated and coordinated with clients, case managers, court staff and judge to determine treatment plans for clients.

Sacramento, California Area

Represented juvenile and adult parolees at parole revocation and parole revocation extension administrative hearings.Utilized research and litigation skills to argue clients' cases to administrative hearing officers.

Sacramento, California Area

Lead attorney for two felony matters and secured pre-trial dismissals.Responsible for research and drafting of all litigation motions, including motions for summary judgment and opposition to motions for summary judgment, demurrers and oppositions to demurrers.Drafted opposition to motion to set-aside settlement agreements as to putative class action adverse to major casino. Responsible for affirmative discovery plan including interrogatories, admissions, and document requests.

Sacramento, California Area

Through student-certification program, tried forty-five bench trials to verdict, resulting in approximately forty convictions. Trial work included preparation of law enforcement officers, victims, and third-party witnesses for trial appearance, and creation and preparation of exhibits for use at trial.Arraigned defendants for infraction and misdemeanor charges and facilitated plea negotiations.Chosen by supervising attorney to author new training manual with trial scripts for incoming interns. Researched and argued motions to court related to various aspects of both pre-trial and trial issues.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted a deputy city attorney in all aspects of prosecutions within the Animal Protection Unit, including reviewing investigation reports to determine suitability for filing, preparing expert and lay witnesses for trial, and communicating with victims.Lead researcher and preliminary drafter of potential draft legislation related to new criminal code sections.

Certificate, Mediation Skills Training

Focus on fundamental and practical techniques to successfully resolve disputes.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Trial Advocacy

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Advocacy, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Co-founded McGeorge Animal Law Society

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: American Mock Trial AssociationAmerican Mock Trial Association