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Shayna Elian was born and raised in Los Angeles. She attended the University of Delaware, where she majored in Criminal Justice and played on the universityās softball team. After graduating, Shayna returned to Los Angeles and worked as a summer camp counselor and nanny before beginning law school at Pepperdine University.
Driven by a passion for helping others, Shayna was actively involved in clinical pro bono work throughout law school and served as President of Pepperdineās OUTLaw Association. After earning her J.D., she worked as a Post-Bar Law Clerk at the Childrenās Law Center in Monterey Park.
Outside of her legal work, Shayna is an escape room enthusiast, enjoys spending time at the beach, and plays in a queer adult kickball league on the weekends. She is proud to be part of the CLE team and is dedicated to advocating for her clients with compassion and determination.
What undergraduate school did you attend and what did you study? I attended the University of Delaware and earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law and Society.
Why did you become a lawyer? Truthfully, I was never set on being a lawyer. After undergrad, I wanted to be a social worker to advocate for juveniles in the justice system. However, my grandmother talked me into Law School, and it opened doors that I didnāt even know were possible in the world of advocacy and social justice. My true passion lies with working with families and children, but I wanted to try Lemon Law to gain litigation experience and try the private sector.
Can you share a notable case or success youāve had in the past? The most notable case I have had so far was in Pepperdineās Domestic Violence Clinic. My colleague and I were able to quash our clientās active warrant and expunge her criminal record so that she could start over and live her life freely.
