About Sheila Schaeffer
Sheila Schaeffer Craig built her academic foundation across two very different disciplines. She earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in 2000, studying both English and biology. Five years later she completed her J.D. at the University of Arizona. Those credentials set a careful, analytical tone for her approach to legal work.
After law school she established herself in California, where she is admitted to practice. Her path to the bar followed a conventional route: rigorous study, courtroom rules, and the practical adjustments every new lawyer must make. Over time she settled into a practice that requires both plain-language explanation and close attention to technical detail.
Craig is an attorney at Perry, Johns, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP. She has been part of the firm’s roster of lawyers handling matters that arise under state law. Colleagues describe her as someone who reads a file thoroughly and moves from there. She balances client-facing tasks with the behind-the-scenes legal work that keeps cases and transactions on track.
Her work touches on both transactional and dispute-resolution matters. She advises clients on contractual and regulatory questions and represents parties in state-court proceedings and administrative forums. She approaches each matter by first identifying the legal stakes, then laying out practical options for clients. That mix of analysis and pragmatism shapes how she presents strategy and negotiates outcomes.
Craig’s undergraduate combination of English and biology still shows in her practice. The English background contributes to clear drafting and precise argument. The biology training helps when technical or scientific issues surface in a case. Those two strands of education give her a steadier hand when technical detail and narrative both matter.
She maintains professional memberships and participates in the networks lawyers use to stay current on changes in California practice and procedure. She regularly revisits precedent and new rules to keep her advice aligned with present law. Her colleagues rely on her to distill complicated material into steps clients can follow.
Outside the office she keeps a low public profile. She does not court publicity and lets her work speak through filings, negotiations, and courtroom appearances. She currently practices law at Perry, Johns, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP, where her practice centers on matters arising under California law.
