Daniel Shimell
About Daniel Shimell
Daniel Shimell is a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, with a diverse legal background that includes experience as a Deputy City Attorney and an Associate Attorney at various firms. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis and has significant expertise in representing property owners in development approvals and permits.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter
Daniel Shimell currently serves as a Senior Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is involved in various legal matters, leveraging his extensive experience in aviation industry law and regulatory issues. His work focuses on providing legal counsel and representation to clients in complex legal environments.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Daniel Shimell held several significant legal positions. He worked as an Associate Attorney at Buchalter from 2019 to 2021, where he specialized in aviation industry law. Prior to that, he served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego, where he first-chaired ten jury trials in the Criminal Division. His experience also includes roles as a Graduate Law Clerk at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office and as an Associate Attorney at Best Best & Krieger LLP.
Educational Background
Daniel Shimell earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Davis - School of Law, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career.
Experience in Community Health and Service
Daniel Shimell served as a Community Health Education Promoter with the Peace Corps in Guyana, South America, from 2009 to 2011. His role focused on community health education, contributing to public health initiatives. This experience reflects his commitment to community service and public welfare.
Legal Internships and Early Career
Daniel began his legal career with various internships, including a position as a Certified Legal Intern at the San Diego District Attorney's Office in 2013. He also interned at the California District Attorneys Association in 2012. These early experiences provided him with practical insights into the legal field and helped shape his career trajectory.