Shelby Guilbert > McGuireWoods LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP
2001 K STREET N.W.
SUITE 400
WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1040
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Career

Shelby represents businesses, manufacturers, financial institutions, and healthcare providers in insurance recovery actions, high-stakes contract disputes and cross-border litigation. Over the last three years he has recovered over a billion dollars from insurance companies in on behalf of his policyholder clients. His experience includes handling coverage litigation involving all major lines of insurance, including CGL/umbrella, Crime/Fidelity Bond, Cyber, D&O, E&O, Marine Cargo, and Property lines.

Shelby has handled matters in state and federal courts around the country at the trial and appellate levels Shelby also routinely handles cross-border disputes in domestic and international arbitration, and he has substantial experience advising clients on claims arising under policies issued by the London and Bermuda markets. He has extensive experience arbitrating disputes under the AAA, ARIAS, CPR, JAMS, ICDR, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, and currently serves as the President of the Atlanta International Arbitration Society.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Industry focus > Education

McGuireWoods LLP provides full-service advice encompassing litigation, investigation and advisory work in all aspects of education law for K-12 schools, public and private colleges, universities and academic medical centers. The team routinely represents colleges and universities in government investigations before federal agencies and represents them in high-stakes litigation, often concerning allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Another strength of the team includes advice on Title IV eligibility and compliance as well as advice on civil rights lawsuits including discrimination and disability claims. Harrison Marshall jointly leads the team out of North Carolina with Washington DC-based litigator Farnaz Thompson, who previously worked at the U.S Department of Education. The group is complemented by Virginia-based tax expert Michele McKinnon who advises non-profit and tax-exempt organizations on federal tax and governance matters, while Atlanta-based Shelby Guilbert represents higher education institutions in insurance recovery actions.