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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

I can’t say enough good things about the personal injury team at Gallagher & Kennedy- particularly Shannon Clark. I worked with Shannon after an awful car accident left me bed ridden for almost 2 years, completely derailing my start as a vibrant new, young attorney myself. He went incredibly above and beyond in every way. Professionally, he was a fierce negotiator—a true shark in the best sense—ensuring I received the compensation I deserved. Personally, he was a beacon of support and understanding, proving to be not just an exceptional attorney, but also a wonderful human being during a challenging time. He never viewed me as a payday but rather he and his entire team and his family treated me like my pain really did matter, encouraging me during every step of my recovery. His dedication and compassion were evident throughout the entire process, and he consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to my case. If you’re looking for someone who combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine care and support, you can’t go wrong with Shannon or anyone on his team. I am beyond grateful for everything he has done for me and cannot recommend him highly enough!

Brooke WattonGoogle

Just recently finished settling from an auto accident that was a little over 2 years ago, Gallagher & Kennedy represented me and as far as everything goes, I don’t really have any complaints, however I did feel like at times there could of been some more communication with me and letting me know what was going on. Glad everything is finally over and I can move on. Would recommend their law firm to represent you if you want very professional people.

NV ALANGoogle

As a rule, I don’t give reviews…ever. I am making an exception in this case. I had a motorcycle accident, where I was very lucky to keep my leg…and my life. In my search, for the BEST lawyer…Gallagher & Kennedy was my first stop, of 6 scheduled appointments with potential lawyers that day. It was immediately apparent…I already found my team. During my rehabilitation, including 2 major surgeries, I was consistently updated about the details pertaining to my case. The best way I can describe this legal team is…Taking care of business! They got me a 7 figure settlement…In Less than 1 year…just as I got back on my feet, and walking around again! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! If I ever need ANY legal assistance, as long as I live, I already got my team. Just the fact that I am making this review, should tell you, all you need to know. 6 outta 5 Stars!!! You gave me my Dream Life!!

Blake BenedictGoogle

Best law firm in the State of Arizona hands down.

JUSTIN M.Google

I highly recommend this law firm they are very knowledgeable on their practice of law, very prompt and very nice staff to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again for whatever I needed.

DEBBIE B.Yelp

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