Shailika is a highly skilled litigator and trusted counsel, representing companies, boards, and individuals across the country, often in moments of crisis. She is particularly recognized for her ability to handle high-stakes litigation involving corporate misconduct, financial fraud, and complex regulatory matters. With over a decade of distinguished service as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of North Carolina, Shailika brings deep investigative and courtroom experience to every matter. She has successfully managed and prosecuted numerous criminal cases, ranging from high-profile felony jury trials to complex appeals before Federal District Courts and the Circuit Courts of Appeal. Her prosecutorial portfolio spans securities fraud, healthcare fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, firearms offenses, transnational organized crime, and narcotics trafficking.
Clients rely on Shailika not only for her courtroom strength but also for her deep knowledge of key regulatory agencies. She regularly advises clients on internal investigations and responses to inquiries from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state Attorneys General.
Her litigation expertise is further enriched by early-career experience in intellectual property and trade secret disputes, as well as advocacy for domestic violence survivors in state courts. This breadth of experience underscores her long-standing commitment to justice and excellence in legal advocacy. With a strategic and results-driven approach, Shailika is a formidable advocate for clients navigating complex enforcement actions and regulatory challenges.
Shailika teaches an Advanced Criminal Trial Practice course at UC Berkeley School of Law.
“As a former federal prosecutor, I bring a steady hand and nuanced judgment to high-stakes litigation and investigations. I thrive on guiding clients through complex, sensitive matters so they can stay focused on what matters most — their business.”
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The University of North Carolina School of LawJD
with honors, Notes Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute
2009 - The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBS2006
Adjunct Professor, UC Berkeley School of Law, 2024-present
South Asian Bar Association of North America, Leadership Institute Class of 2024
Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Executive Board, Kiran, Inc., Non-profit serving South Asian victims of domestic violence, 2014-2015
- Author, Executive Order Seeks Reform of Higher Education Accreditors’ Processes, McGuireWoods Legal Alert, May 2, 2025
- California
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Introductory Speaker, Fintech Leaders Forum, May 15, 2025
- Panelist, "Best Practices in a Shifting Government Enforcement Environment," California MCLE Day, February 26, 2025