Shelby K. Taylor

Shelby K. Taylor: Diverse Employment Law Advocate in Dallas, Texas

With a robust background in complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution, Shelby K. Taylor combines her legal experience with effective engagement to help clients navigate a broad range of employment law matters. Her practice encompasses labor and employment litigation for both management and employees, as well as unfair competition and trade secret disputes. Shelby’s deep understanding includes federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Practice Areas

• Labor & Employment Law - Employee
• Labor & Employment Law - Management
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Labor & Employment

Through her work, Shelby advises employers on best practices for regulatory compliance to reduce litigation risks. She serves as a valuable resource for business owners and human resources professionals in areas such as employee hiring, investigations, discipline, compensation, terminations, and more.

Educational Background

• Universities: Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University

Certifications & Degrees

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Southern Methodist University
• Juris Doctorate, Baylor Law School

Shelby has received numerous recognitions and awards throughout her career. Among them are:

• Recognized: Commercial Litigation (Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch)
• Recognized: Labor & Employment Law - Management
• Recognized: Labor & Employment Law - Employee
• Recognized: Litigation - Labor & Employment (2021-2026)
• Nominated for Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine's List (2024)

Laws & Bar Admissions

• Bar Admissions: Texas (In Good Standing)

Shelby K. Taylor serves on the board of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP in Dallas, Texas.

Languages & Languages Spoken

• English

While in law school, Shelby was actively involved as president of her Law School’s Labor and Employment Law Student Association. She also served as a case note and comment editor for the International Law Review Association.