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Shea Chaney

Lexington,Kentucky

Summary

Developed a highly successful and uniquely structured civil litigation practice that successfully managed high-stakes, high-profile cases, and cultivated a satisfied and loyal traditional client base. This success generated resources, which were partially dedicated to reinvestment in the representation of previously underserved demographics. This approach transformed often-overlooked cases into profitable opportunities, creating client success stories.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner Manager/Litigation Lead

Chaney Szczygielski PLLC
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive litigation strategies from case initiation through trial, overseeing discovery, motions, and persuasive courtroom advocacy for high-profile and complex legal matters. Mentored junior attorneys and coordinated support teams.

Director/Student Legal Advisor

University of Kentucky Legal Clinic
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2001 - 05.2018
  • Administrative director and chief legal advisor for the weekly legal clinic focusing on cases commonly encountered by university students, including consumer rights, immigration law, criminal law, and small claims.

Partner

Croley Chaney Foley Smith & Cessna
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2000 - 09.2016
  • Lead litigator in a general civil practice in central Kentucky, with special interests in civil rights, consumer rights, and criminal defense.

Assistant County Attorney

Office of the Fayette County Attorney
Fayette County, Kentucky
08.1999 - 05.2000
  • Prosecuted criminal offenses in Fayette County.

Staff Attorney

Fayette County Legal Aid Society
Fayette County, Kentucky
08.1998 - 08.1999
  • Provided court-appointed legal counsel for indigent persons charged with misdemeanor, felony, and capital offenses.

INS Legalization Appeals Officer

U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.
11.1997 - 08.1998
  • Reviewed complex administrative appeals for compliance with federal regulations and legal standards.
  • Issued written opinions/orders summarizing the facts of each appeal case.

Judicial Law Clerk

Hon. Justice Mary Noble
Lexington, KY
08.1995 - 05.1996
  • Conducted legal research, draft

Education

Juris Doctorate -

University of Kentucky College of Law
Lexington, KY, USA
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Environmental Policy, minors in Biology and Political Science

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, USA
05.1994

Skills

  • Litigation strategy
  • Courtroom advocacy
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Client relations

Certification

Kentucky Bar Association (Admitted September 1998); State Bar of Georgia (Admitted January 1998); U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (Admitted May 2000); Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. (Certified May 1997).

Affiliations

Kentucky Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia; Fayette County Bar Association, KBA family Law Section; Phi Kappa Psi Bluegrass Alumni Association; University of Kentucky Alumni Association.

Timeline

Partner Manager/Litigation Lead

Chaney Szczygielski PLLC
09.2016 - Current

Director/Student Legal Advisor

University of Kentucky Legal Clinic
08.2001 - 05.2018

Partner

Croley Chaney Foley Smith & Cessna
05.2000 - 09.2016

Assistant County Attorney

Office of the Fayette County Attorney
08.1999 - 05.2000

Staff Attorney

Fayette County Legal Aid Society
08.1998 - 08.1999

INS Legalization Appeals Officer

U.S. Department of Justice
11.1997 - 08.1998

Judicial Law Clerk

Hon. Justice Mary Noble
08.1995 - 05.1996

Juris Doctorate -

University of Kentucky College of Law

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Environmental Policy, minors in Biology and Political Science

University of Kentucky

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