Profile

Education

  • Chapman School of Law, JD, 2013
  • University of California, San Diego, BA, 2010

Shain is a partner in the San Francisco office. She is based in Los Angeles and concentrates her practice on civil litigation in federal and state court. She has litigated coverage and bad faith, commercial disputes, product liability, premise liability, D&O including broker liability, marine, employment, construction and habitability claims. Shain also handles personal injury matters involving catastrophic injuries, emotional injuries, brain damage and wrongful death.

In addition, Shain has significant and extensive experience advising insurance carrier clients on complex coverage issues and developing strategies for resolution. She also assists clients with monitoring complex multi-district litigation.

As a seasoned litigator, Shain works closely with clients and opposing counsel in order to reach an outcome that is best for all parties. With thorough preparation and aggressive strategies, Shain has developed a winning strategy often leading to early settlements. She also has experience effectively handling arbitrations and jury trials.

Qualifications and admissions

  • California
  • District of Columbia
  • US District Court for the Central and Northern District of California

Presentations and publications

  • “Winery property claims part 2 - Hot topics in winery coverage claims,” In-House Client Training (October 2023)
  • Author, “Autonomous vehicles are evolving, as are their tort liability risks,” published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal (August 2023)