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Atty. Robin E. Shea

Atty. Robin E. Shea

Robin Shea has more than 20 years' experience in employment litigation, including Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (including the Amendments Act), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; and class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage-hour laws; defense of audits by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; and labor relations. She conducts training for human resources professionals, management, and employees on a wide variety

Winston Salem Winston Salem 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (336) 721-1001

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About Robin E. Shea at a glance

Robin E. Shea is an attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practforg at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1988). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1988) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robin Shea has more than 20 years' experience in employment litigation, including Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (including the Amendments Act), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • and class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage-hour laws
  • defense of audits by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
  • and labor relations
  • She conducts training for human resources professionals, management, and employees on a wide variety of topics
  • Robin is Editor in Chief of Constangy's client publications and author of Constangy's blog Employment & Labor Insider
  • You can also follow Robin on Twitter @RobinEShea

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Where is Robin E. Shea's law office located?
Robin E. Shea's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Robin E. Shea practiced law?
Robin E. Shea has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Robin E. Shea go to law school?
Robin E. Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (BA, 1977).
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What awards or recognition has Robin E. Shea receiandd?
Robin E. Shea's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Law360 Employment Editorial Advisory Board (2013).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1988
BA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 Employment Editorial Advisory Board (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexis Nexis Top 25 Labor and Employment Law Blogs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ABA Journal Blawg 100
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyers (2006, 2009-2016)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Triad)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Triad)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Greensboro)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1988

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