Kevin J. Shehan, Esq.
Shehan Legal, PLLC
845 Third Avenue, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10022
Kevin J. Shehan is the Owner & Founder of Shehan Legal, a law practice focused on the workplace.
Kevin works for employers, employees, and federal government employees. He provides smart solutions for his clients’ labor and employment, litigation, and outside General Counsel needs. He brings extensive experience and a record of superior achievement to every client matter.
Before founding Shehan Legal, Kevin practiced labor and employment law at New York law firms. Most recently, Kevin chaired the New York Labor & Employment practice group, and the Virginia practice group, of an international law firm where he was a partner in the firm’s Manhattan office.
Previously, Kevin served as a law clerk to the Honorable Monique J. Roberts-Draper, Administrative Judge, at the New York District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kevin began practicing labor and employment law in Washington, DC, where he served in the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Energy.
Over the past fifteen years, Kevin has represented companies and business owners in a range of industries and sectors (such as construction, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, legal, manufacturing, and technology), the federal government, corporate officers and executives, doctors, dentists, psychologists, social workers and other professionals, office workers and managers, federal government workers and supervisors, and independent contractors.
Kevin is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Virginia Bar Association. He has been recognized by the Super Lawyers® list for Employment and Labor practice in the New York Metropolitan Area. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than five percent (5%) of attorneys in each state. Kevin also has a rating level of “Superb” on Avvo, which is that website’s highest level of recognition.
Kevin received his law degree from George Mason University School of Law, where he was an editor of the George Mason Law Review, and later taught legal writing and remedies as an adjunct professor. He received his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Albion College.
Court and Bar Admissions
New York
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Kevin is everything you could want in a lawyer. He is aggressive and strategic when advocating for you, while being empathetic and thorough in his communications with you. Kevin negotiated a substantial settlement for me in an employment matter after other attorneys had written off my issue as no...
Posted by Dr. LC Smith | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Kevin is one of the best Employment and Labor Attorneys in the business. Not only did I hire him for representation but referred others who were extremely pleased with his consultation and representation. Kevin is the kind of attorney who will provide you the top-notch service you expect and deserv...
Posted by Diana | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can't say enough about Kevin. He responded immediately to my frantic phone message regarding a Title IX investigation at the college I worked for. He listened to me for about an hour. He gave me time to think about hiring him regarding the cost and a date to arrange for me to hire him. Once that...
Posted by Angela | May 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very professional is the absolute BEST hands down! He was very attentive from the beginning. He never left me hanging or wondering where I stood with my case. He is very knowledgeable and caring
Posted by Kristen | March 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Kevin to represent me in a legal case against my former employer. He made a very tough process for me as easy as possible by explaining my rights thoroughly and never making me feel wrong for asking questions. His hard work and constant communication were above and beyond. We were able to ...
"Kevin is one of the sharpest attorneys I have ever worked/will work alongside of! He is a labor and employment guru with a gift for unwinding and breaking down complicated matters and personalities. I feel like a smarter attorney from being around him, endorse him without hesitation, and look forward to additional projects with him!"
"Kevin is a superb labor and employment attorney and a stellar person. I would highly recommend him."
"Kevin has a wealth of experience in employment law litigation. He has been an valuable asset in my matters and to our firm, frequently finding creative arguments and methods to support our clients' goals. He is a trusted source of knowledge and I endorse Kevin without hesitation."
"I endorse Kevin. I have known Kevin professionally and personally for about 15 years. I have asked Kevin for assistance with employment law questions in the past and always have found his advice to be helpful."
"Kevin has a wealth of experience in employment law litigation. I regularly confer with Kevin. He has been an valuable asset in my matters and to our firm, frequently finding creative arguments and methods to support our clients' goals. I recommend Kevin without any reservation."
"Kevin has an expansive knowledge of both city, state, and federal employment law. He is a seasoned litigator with a track record of success. I strongly endorse him."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
Owner & Founder, Shehan Legal, PLLC | Your Legal Advantage at Work
2017 - 2020
Partner and Practice Chair, NY L&E and Virginia Practice, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2015 - 2017
Associate, Labor and Employment Attorney, Klein Zelman Rothermel, LLP
2013 - 2015
Associate, Labor and Employment Attorney, Greenwald Doherty LLP
2013 - 2013
Clerk to the Hon. Monique Roberts-Draper, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2008 - 2012
Attorney-Advisor, Labor and Employment Attorney, U.S. Department of Energy
2006 - 2008
Associate, Litigation Attorney, Sher, Cummings and Ellis
2023 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
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National Employment Lawyers Association (New York Chapter)Member
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Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
Women's Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaCo-chair
2021 - 2024
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