Atty. Shira Forman

Atty. Shira Forman

Shira Forman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, esports & games, antitrust and trade regulation and 3 other areas of law. Shira received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Shira Forman at a glance

Shira Forman is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court - Southern and Eastern Districts of New York United States Court of App (2005). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 2001). Active member of Memberships •Anti-Defamation League Young Lawyers Division, Executive Committee Member •American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Employment & Labor Relations Law Committee, Editorial Board Member. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shira Forman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, esports & games, antitrust and trade regulation and 3 other areas of law
  • Shira received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Shira practices at Sheppard Mullin in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Shira Forman's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Shira Forman

Where is Shira Forman's law office located?
Shira Forman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shira Forman handle?
Shira Forman focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Shira Forman practiced law?
Shira Forman has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Shira Forman go to law school?
Shira Forman earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Shira Forman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 2004
B.A.
Brooklyn College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court - Southern and Eastern Districts of New York United States Court of App
Admitted: 2005

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