Brittany J. Shaw, Esq.
About Brittany J. Shaw, Esq.
Brittany J. Shaw, Esq. is a Staff Attorney at ArchCity Defenders, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse legal background, including roles as an AmeriCorps Vista Attorney and a solo practitioner, and holds a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law.
Work at Arch City Defenders
Brittany J. Shaw currently serves as a Staff Attorney at Arch City Defenders, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she provides legal representation and advocacy for clients facing civil and criminal legal issues. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Legal Intern at Arch City Defenders for two months in 2019, where she gained valuable experience in public interest law.
Education and Expertise
Brittany J. Shaw earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Saint Louis University School of Law, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Political Science and Government/Philosophy from Bradley University, which she attended from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and critical thinking.
Background
Brittany J. Shaw has a diverse legal background, having worked in various capacities within the legal field. She served as an AmeriCorps Vista Attorney at First Defense Legal Aid from 2020 to 2021, where she focused on providing legal assistance to underserved communities. Additionally, she has experience as a Law Clerk at Coplan & Crane, Ltd. and as an Independent Legal Assistant at Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, P.C. in 2019.
Previous Legal Experience
Before her current role, Brittany J. Shaw held several positions that contributed to her legal expertise. She worked as a Solo Practitioner at Shaw Law & Associates, LLC from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an Associate Attorney at The Shiller Preyar Law Offices for five months in 2020 and completed a summer legal internship at Rosenblum Schwartz & Fry in 2018.
Internship and Practical Training
Brittany J. Shaw gained practical legal experience through various internships and training programs. In 2018, she worked as a Rule 13 Student Attorney at the Missouri State Public Defender for three months, where she represented clients under supervision. Her internship experiences, including a summer position at Rosenblum Schwartz & Fry, have equipped her with essential skills for her legal career.