Shakayla Lee
About Shakayla Lee
Shakayla Lee is an Associate specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on technology. She has a diverse background in legal internships and academic roles, including positions at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and New York Law School.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter
Shakayla Lee currently serves as an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She has been in this role since 2022. In her position, she specializes in intellectual property law, focusing on technology and helping organizations navigate the complexities of IP law in the digital age.
Previous Experience at New York Law School
Shakayla Lee worked at New York Law School from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she held multiple roles, including Teaching Fellow for the Academic Success Program and Teaching Assistant for Criminal Law. Additionally, she was a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council, contributing to various initiatives within the law school.
Internship Experience
Shakayla Lee has gained diverse internship experience across various organizations. She interned at Google as a Legal Summer Institute Scholar for one month in 2021. She also completed internships at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. in Program Acquisitions & Licensing, and at Venable LLP in the Corporate Law Practice Group, both in 2020. Other notable internships include positions at Cordero Law LLC and PBS, where she served as a Legal Extern.
Educational Background
Shakayla Lee holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from New York Law School, which she completed from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Applied Communication from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, graduating in 2018. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both law and communication.
Early Career Development
Before her legal career, Shakayla Lee gained experience in business development and communications. She worked as a Business Development Intern at 22squared in 2018 and as a Communications Intern at buildOn in 2017. Additionally, she served as an Account Associate at The Agency at UF from 2017 to 2018, where she developed skills in client relations and marketing.