About

Monica Shah is a pretty skilled litigator that specialize in criminal protection, employment, and Title IX subjects. She has a tested music record of fulfillment in handling complex instances and has been identified for her professional excellence. Monica Shah, a legal professional primarily based in Boston, Massachusetts, makes a speciality of litigation with a focus on criminal protection, employment regulation, and Title IX topics. With years of revel in in the criminal subject, she has efficiently navigated thru challenging and tremendously-contested instances from the preliminary degrees of research to trial and appeals. In recent years, Monica has served as lead recommend in cases against main universities, representing clients who've faced gender discrimination and sexual harassment. She has additionally secured a giant .nine million jury verdict in a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit towards the City of Boston, a verdict that she efficiently defended within the appeals court. Monicas first-rate criminal skills and determination to her customers have now not long past neglected. She has been recognized in the 2019 version of The Best Lawyers in America and was selected for the 2018 Top Women of Law list by means of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Additionally, she changed into named to the Rising Stars list by way of Super Lawyers in 2016. Monica has additionally received the celebrated AV Preeminent rating for professional excellence in litigation from Martindale-Hubbell. Monica Shahs dedication to her clients and her ardour for justice make her a standout attorney inside the Boston location. Her outstanding track record and accolades communicate to her know-how and determination to attaining the nice feasible consequences for those she represents.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Massachusetts Jurdictions
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New York Jurdictions
New York
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Experience
  • Partner
    Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
    2010
  • Fellow/Associate
    Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP
    2006
Education
Columbia Law School Education School Logo
Columbia Law School
J.D. (2005)
Graduation year: 2005">
University of Pennsylvania Education School Logo
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. (2000)
Graduation year: 2000">
Associations
Boston Bar Association Professional Association
Boston Bar Association
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South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston Professional Association
South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston
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Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association Professional Association
Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association
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MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS Professional Association
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
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New York State Bar Association Professional Association
New York State Bar Association
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