As a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice, Shailika focuses on representing individuals and corporations in enforcement actions brought by the DOJ, Securities and Exchange Commission, and other federal and state governmental authorities. Her practice is particularly noted for its emphasis on high-profile cases involving allegations of corporate misconduct, financial fraud, and other complex regulatory issues.
Shailika amassed over a decade of distinguished service as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of North Carolina. Throughout her tenure, she has successfully managed and prosecuted more than a hundred criminal cases across a broad spectrum of serious offenses. These include high-stakes felony jury trials and complex appeals before the Federal District Court and Circuit Courts of Appeal. Her prosecutorial portfolio is extensive, encompassing cases related to firearms offenses, armed robbery, sex trafficking, transnational organized crime syndicates, large-scale narcotics distribution, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, and child exploitation, among other serious crimes.
Before her impactful government service, Shailika began her legal career specializing in intellectual property and trade secret litigation. Her early career also reflects a deep commitment to social justice; she dedicated time to representing victims of domestic violence in state court proceedings, helping them secure protective orders and advocating for their safety and rights.
Shailika’s career is a testament to her versatility and dedication as a legal professional. She brings a wealth of experience, a strong ethical foundation, and a tireless work ethic to every case she handles, making her a formidable advocate in both the courtroom and the broader legal community.
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The University of North Carolina School of LawJD
with honors, Notes Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute
2009 - The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBS2006
Adjunct Professor, UC Berkeley School of Law, 2024-present
South Asian Bar Association of North America, Leadership Institute Class of 2024
Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Executive Board, Kiran, Inc., Non-profit serving South Asian victims of domestic violence, 2014-2015
- California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California