Shayna Frieden PR

Shayna R. Frieden

Associate

Shayna focuses her practice in the areas of litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and criminal defense, including right-to-counsel issues, DUIs, and board advocacy for licensed professionals.  She earned her law degree from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and was admitted to practice in 2022, tying for first place on the Arizona bar exam.

During law school, Shayna had a summer internship at Gallagher & Kennedy, working in many of the firm’s practice areas and gaining practical experience drafting demand letters and pleadings and handling commercial property disputes, commercial contract litigation, personal injury and wrongful death actions, and criminal defense. She also externed at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One for Judge Bailey, was a Co-Student Director for Legislating Criminal Justice Reform, and was a Certified Limited Practice Student for the Public Defender Clinic.

Shayna was an O’Connor Honors Fellow and graduated law school with a certificate in trial advocacy. She earned CALI Excellence Awards in Appellate Advocacy, Bankruptcy, Plea Bargaining, Public Defender Clinic, Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Legal Method and Writing. Additional law school honors/awards include:

Dean’s Award for Academic Performance and Contributions to the College of Law

  • Pro Bono Service with Distinction
  • Spring and Fall 2021 Willard H. Pedrick Scholar
  • 2020–21 Vis International Arbitration Moot Court Advocate
  • Best Oralist Award (Plaintiff/Respondent) for Legal Advocacy

See Shayna’s profile on our main website.

Honors & Awards

  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2024

National Trial Lawyer Logo 40 under 40

Kevin Neal represented our company in connection with litigation related to a complex matter. Throughout the course of the representation he was exceptionally effective. Always prepared, always communicating updates, highly ethical, and producing the highest quality work. We strongly recommend him and his firm.

Steven TwistGoogle

I suffered serious personal injuries after a drunk driver ran a red light and collided into the driver’s side of my car at a high rate of speed. I didn’t know Bill previously, who was referred to me by an old family friend, but I consider myself lucky to have landed in his good hands. From day one, Bill was the consummate advocate. He kept me informed, explained my options step-by-step, and was available anytime I had any questions. His tenacity resulted in a significant settlement from both the drunk driver and the bar that had served the driver. I had a great experience with Bill and everyone else at Gallagher & Kennedy and would highly recommend Bill and his firm.

Ty RobertsGoogle

Great experience with Matt [Boatman] and his team they made a stressful situation very comfortable an easy hands on experience for me. Thank you again.

Kat SumterGoogle

In abundance….my case was handled with utmost care and professionalism!! Personalized attention to a very difficult set of circumstances with a phenomenal conclusion that went above and beyond my expectations!!

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EDUCATION

  • Arizona State University
    J.D., summa cum laude, 2022
    Order of the Coif
    Order of the Barristers
    Note and Comment Editor, Law Journal
  • University of California, Davis
    B.A., 2018

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

  • Arizona, 2022
  • California, 2023