About Phyllis
Phyllis Shepherd earned her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1975. She completed her formal legal education at a time of change in the profession, and that early training has informed a long career in practice. Colleagues describe her approach as steady and practical.
She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and in Alaska. Those two jurisdictions present different legal landscapes. Shepherd has built a practice that spans both, guiding clients through local court procedures and administrative processes. She has worked as a lawyer in private practice and continues to operate her own office.
For many years she has served clients from a range of backgrounds. Her work includes counseling individuals and organizations, handling matters in court, and preparing legal documents. She is comfortable moving between courtroom appearances and behind-the-scenes legal work. That versatility has allowed her to take on matters that require attention to procedural detail as well as careful client counseling.
Shepherd maintains memberships in professional associations and participates in the legal community. Those memberships keep her connected to developments in both Washington and Alaska. She has used that network to stay current on rule changes and to exchange practical insights with other practitioners.
Her office, the Phyllis Shepherd Law Office, is the center of her practice. There she manages client matters, oversees case preparation, and represents clients in proceedings in both jurisdictions where she is licensed. Peers note that running a solo practice requires juggling a wide array of tasks, from client intake to litigation strategy, and Shepherd has handled those demands throughout her career.
Her career path reflects steady engagement with the law and with clients across different legal systems. She continues to accept matters at the Phyllis Shepherd Law Office and represents clients in the District of Columbia and in Alaska.
