Allyson Shelby
About Allyson Shelby
Allyson Shelby serves as the Associate General Counsel at Berry Global, Inc., where she oversees product liability and personal injury disputes while managing compliance with international regulations. She holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and has previous experience in various legal and managerial roles.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Allyson Shelby serves as Associate General Counsel at Berry Global, Inc., a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she oversees domestic and international product liability and personal injury disputes. She is responsible for managing compliance with international regulations and corporate policies. Additionally, she negotiates contracts to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved outcomes for the company.
Education and Expertise
Allyson Shelby earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Chemistry, and Music History from Indiana University Bloomington, studying from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in product liability and compliance.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Berry Global, Allyson Shelby gained valuable legal experience through various positions. She worked as an Associate at Jackson Kelly PLLC for seven months in 2012-2013. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP in 2009 and interned at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) as a Defense Intern in The Hague for three months in 2009.
Early Career and Internships
Allyson Shelby's early career includes a role as District Manager at Cook Medical from 2005 to 2007, where she worked in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago, Illinois. She also completed an internship at the Marion County Prosecutor's Office in 2008. These positions contributed to her understanding of the legal field and prepared her for her subsequent roles in law.
High School Education
Allyson Shelby completed her high school education at Castle High School, attending from 1997 to 2001. This foundational education set the stage for her future academic and professional pursuits in the fields of science and law.