Shelly Walker serves as a Regional Office Administrator and Paralegal Manager for the Paralegal Services Department.  Prior to joining the management team, she supported the Products Liability and Toxic Tort practice as a paralegal with an emphasis on asbestos defense. As the Regional Office Administrator, Shelly works closely with the Office Managing Partners and Office Administrators in Polsinelli’s 21 offices to support the firm’s vision and provide continuity between offices. As the Paralegal Manager, she is responsible for leading and managing an exceptional team of paraprofessionals in the paralegal services department.

Before joining Polsinelli, Shelly worked as an adult abuse clerk for Jackson County Circuit Court in Independence. She started her career in Polsinelli as a Docket Specialist and, consequently, worked as a paralegal for the Products Liability and Toxic Tort practice. Shelly has been with Polsinelli for over 26 years and has a strong litigation background.