About Shilpa
Shilpa Narayan entered the legal profession after completing a J.D. at Fordham University School of Law in 2009 and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. Her academic record placed her squarely in New York’s legal scene, and she proceeded to build a career there. Her education provided the foundation for work that moved quickly from clerkship to private practice.
She began her post‑law school work as a law clerk in 2009 at the Law Office of Norman Siegel. That early year in a smaller practice gave her close exposure to case preparation and client intake. The clerkship helped her translate classroom training into courtroom and office routines.
In 2010 she joined Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP as a lawyer. At Cahill she practiced in the firm environment, taking on responsibilities common to associates at large New York firms. Her time there spanned a period of professional development and adjustment to the pace and demands of private practice in the city.
By 2017 Narayan had transitioned to Friedman & Houlding LLP, where she continued her career as a lawyer. Over the years she has handled drafting, research, and client communications, and she has worked alongside colleagues on matters that required coordination across teams. Her career path shows a steady progression through different firm settings, from a clerkship to associateship at an established firm to a continuing role at Friedman & Houlding.
Narayan is admitted to practice in New York. Her professional timeline reflects steady work in the state’s legal market since earning her law degree. She has experience in both small office and larger firm environments, and she has navigated the shift between those settings while maintaining a New York practice.
Colleagues describe her as a lawyer who prefers clear analysis and meticulous preparation. She applies the skills formed during her years of study and early practice to the daily work of representing clients and advising on legal matters. She currently practices at Friedman & Houlding LLP in New York, where she represents clients in the firm’s matters.
