About Shelby
Shelby McKenzie is a trial lawyer based in Georgia who practices with Poole Huffman, LLC. She built her legal training at Georgia State University and carried that into courtroom work after earning her law degree.
McKenzie completed her J.D. at Georgia State University College of Law in 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University System of Georgia - Georgia State University in 2015. The sequence of degrees set a clear trajectory toward litigation and courtroom practice.
After law school, McKenzie joined Poole Huffman, LLC as part of the firm’s trial staff. Her role centers on case preparation and courtroom advocacy. She handles the practical steps that lead a matter from filing to resolution: motion practice, discovery planning, witness preparation and trial presentation. Those tasks form the backbone of her daily work.
Her approach in court is pragmatic. She prepares evidence, develops witness testimony and frames legal arguments for judges and juries. She also engages in settlement discussions when they serve clients’ interests. Trials are time-consuming and exacting. McKenzie’s routine reflects that reality — careful calendars, intensive document reviews and coordinated strategy sessions with colleagues.
Outside of the courtroom, McKenzie maintains membership in the State Bar of Georgia. She participates in continuing legal education to keep current on procedural developments and trial techniques. The bar membership also connects her with peers across the state and provides access to professional resources.
Colleagues describe trial work as collaborative at Poole Huffman, LLC. McKenzie contributes to that environment by handling courtroom responsibilities and working with other attorneys on case strategy. She also takes part in preparing exhibits and coordinating expert testimony when cases require technical input.
McKenzie practices in Georgia courts and focuses on trial work at Poole Huffman, LLC. Her current practice centers on litigation matters brought before state tribunals in Georgia.
