Atty. Penny Shane

Atty. Penny Shane

Penny Shane is a lawyer practicing broker, corporate & incorporation, broker-dealer regulation and 8 other areas of law. Penny received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Penny Shane at a glance

Penny Shane is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Barnard College, Columbia University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Penny Shane is a lawyer practicing broker, corporate & incorporation, broker-dealer regulation and 8 other areas of law
  • Penny received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Penny practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Penny Shane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Penny Shane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Penny Shane

Where is Penny Shane's law office located?
Penny Shane's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Penny Shane handle?
Penny Shane focuses on formation, criminal defense, estate planning, business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Penny Shane practiced law?
Penny Shane has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Penny Shane go to law school?
Penny Shane earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Penny Shane for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Barnard College, Columbia University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989

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