About Shayna Erin
Shayna Erin Sacks trained at New York Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor. She arrived at the law with the practical eye of someone who prefers results to rhetoric. Her legal education set a foundation grounded in procedural rigor and courtroom practice.
Her career has been anchored at Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, where she serves as a partner. In that role she has managed case teams, overseen filings and discovery, and carried matters through motion practice and trial preparation. Colleagues describe her work style as methodical; she tends to break complex problems into discrete tasks and presses forward steadily until a case is resolved.
Sacks practices in New York and maintains active ties to the state’s courts. She has navigated the procedural demands of state practice and the administrative burdens that come with running litigation at scale. Her responsibilities include mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with experts and co-counsel on multi-party matters. Those management duties sit alongside client-facing work. She meets with clients, assesses evidence, and shapes litigation strategies.
Her approach in the courtroom reflects a preference for clarity. She favors crisp, persuasive presentations over ornate rhetoric. In depositions and hearings she aims to keep questions and arguments straightforward. That approach extends to how she prepares clients: she focuses on clear communication about risks and timelines, and on preparing witnesses so they can testify without being overwhelmed.
Outside of court, Sacks spends time on the mechanics of litigation — drafting pleadings, responding to discovery requests, and handling case administration. She balances those tasks with the strategic planning that drives cases forward. She has experience coordinating complex schedules and integrating technical material into compelling legal narratives.
Her colleagues at Napoli Shkolnik rely on her to keep difficult matters organized and moving. She combines managerial work with direct advocacy. Today she continues to practice in New York as a partner at Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, where her work centers on civil litigation and client advocacy in the state’s courts.
