About Monica R.
Monica R. Shah graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000 and earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2005. She completed the usual course of study on an accelerated timeline, moving quickly from undergraduate work into legal studies. The two degrees set the stage for a career that has spanned both coasts and multiple practice areas.
After law school she took a position as a fellow and associate at Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP in 2006. That early experience provided an entry into firm practice and courtroom work. It also helped her build the litigation skills she would rely on in later roles.
In 2010 she joined Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP as a partner. She has been in that role for more than a decade. Her time as partner has involved case management, client counseling and courtroom representation. Colleagues describe her as steady under pressure and precise in preparation.
Shah is admitted to practice in both Massachusetts and New York. She holds memberships in a range of bar and professional groups, including the Boston Bar Association, the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston, the Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York State Bar Association. Those affiliations reflect the areas of practice she has pursued and the professional networks she maintains across state lines.
Her practice covers criminal defense and employment law matters. She represents clients in individual and institutional matters and navigates proceedings in both state and federal settings. The work requires balancing litigation tactics with careful client advice; she handles both aspects in her day-to-day practice. She is based at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP and continues to handle cases in Massachusetts and New York.
Shah maintains an active role in professional organizations and contributes to local bar activities. She speaks at panel discussions and participates in association events when schedules permit. Her caseload has ranged from contested hearings to negotiated resolutions, reflecting a broad trial and litigation practice. She currently practices at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP and concentrates on criminal defense and employment law.
