Trusted Champion for Justice
About Carolin Shining
Carolin Shining is a trusted legal professional dedicated to advocating for the rights of abused elders, wrongly terminated employees, consumer employee class actions, contested conservatorships and all individuals who have suffered injuries.
Over her decades of experience, Ms. Shining has been responsible for cases that have resulted in verdicts and settlements in the millions and tens of millions of dollars in complex litigation. Through her hard work and dedication, her clients have earned over one hundred million dollars in settlements in a wide variety of cases.
Recently, Carolin has become a political consultant based on her history as a trusted partner for consumer rights. This includes advocating for Access to Justice through excellence in legal training, expanding self-help clinics and support for scholarships for public interest lawyers.
Current Initiatives
For 2023-24, Carolin is leading the charge for family equity in the legal practice through the LACBA Presidential Advisory Committee on Women in the Law. Carolin’s efforts are targeted to helping families reach access to justice in the courts.
Carolin also serves as the chair of the CAALA Legislative Committee.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
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Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Trustee, 2023-2025; Consumer Attorneys of California, Board of Trustees ; 2022-2025 -
Chair, LACBA Future of Lawyering Committee, 2022-23 -
Winner, CAOC Presidential Award in 2020, 2021 -
Winner, CAALA (Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles) Presidential Award, 2020 -
Winner, Charles English Spirit Award, California Conference of Bar Associations LACBA Delegation -
Nominee and runner-up CAALA Ted Horn Lifetime Award in 2022 -
Co-Chair, CAALA Political and Legislative Committee, 2023-24 -
Member of the CAALA Education Committee in 2022-23; Vegas Seminar, 2024 -
Moderator. CAALA Webinar on Guardianships in 2024 -
CAALA Vegas Speaker in 2021; Moderator, 2024 -
Moderator, LACBA Blueprint for Success Seminar, 2023, 2024
Commitment to Public Justice
The cumulative efforts and actions of Carolin Shining underscore a profound dedication to public justice and a relentless commitment to safeguarding consumer rights.
Education and Licensing:
Ms. Shining attended the prestigious University of Michigan earning her Juris Doctor. Ms. Shining has been admitted to practice in all courts in California and Illinois. She has also been admitted in numerous federal courts, including the Northern District of California, the Southern District of California, the Eastern District of California, the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Michigan.
Contact
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