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Shelley L. Payne

Associate

As a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group, Shelley conducts due diligence, legal research and analysis on a variety of litigation matters. In her role she focuses on drafting briefs and on trial preparation with a particular focus on real estate and securities and shareholder disputes in New York State courts.

Prior to joining Harter Secrest & Emery, Shelley practiced at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in New York City.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • Member, NHL Coaches’ Association Female Coaches Program

HONORS & AWARDS

  • University at Buffalo School of Law
    • Member, Buffalo Law Review
    • Order of the Coif

NEWS

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

EDUCATION

  • University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
  • Northeastern University, M.S.
  • Colby College, B.A., summa cum laude

As a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group, Shelley conducts due diligence, legal research and analysis on a variety of litigation matters. In her role she focuses on drafting briefs and on trial preparation with a particular focus on real estate and securities and shareholder disputes in New York State courts.

Prior to joining Harter Secrest & Emery, Shelley practiced at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson in New York City.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • Member, NHL Coaches’ Association Female Coaches Program

HONORS & AWARDS

  • University at Buffalo School of Law
    • Member, Buffalo Law Review
    • Order of the Coif

NEWS

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

EDUCATION

  • University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
  • Northeastern University, M.S.
  • Colby College, B.A., summa cum laude

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