Managing and founding partner of Shields Law, PLLC, a boutique law firm that is committed to delivering tailored legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

• Criminal Defense Litigation: Researching, preparing and managing over 200 criminal misdemeanor and felony cases efficiently and expeditiously• Advising and counseling clients regarding plea offers, trial options, client’s rights, strategies, sentencing and appellate rights • Ensuring that indigent individuals receive thorough and effective legal representation as guaranteed in the State and Federal Constitutions• Performing as trial counsel by representing individuals during courtroom proceedings including bench trials, jury trials and evidentiary hearings• Post-Conviction Criminal Defense Litigation for cases appointed to the 18th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office

Lectured first year law students in the Criminal Law Lab course which simulates a criminal law case and provides students with the opportunity to engage in basic lawyering tasks (including interviewing, negotiation, oral argument, and drafting) under the supervision of a practicing criminal lawyer.

Post-Conviction Litigation; Criminal Defense Litigation; Appellate Practice; Juvenile Defense; Federal Court Practice

• Legal advisor to individuals and various business entities focusing on: (1) Business Formation, ( 2) Contract Drafting, and (3) Contract Negotiation and Review • Mediation/ Alternative Dispute Resolution • Family Law Litigation • Wills, Trusts & Estates Consulting

Civil Litigation; Criminal Defense; Family Law Litigation; Juvenile Defense; Personal Injury; Traffic

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family Law, Immigration Law, Juvenile Defense, etc.

Assisted U.S. Veterans obtain Veteran's Benefits, Pension, Compensation, etc. Also assisted in family law and estate planning matters.

Assisted the General Counsel for the University in various legal matters (contract review/drafting, mediation, arbitration, civil and criminal litigation, negotiations, policy drafting, etc.)

Legal research, judicial opinion writing, etc.

Scientific research review facilitation, peer review facilitation, proposal drafting, statistical data collection, etc.