Shalini Quattlebaum is a trial lawyer at Carpenter & Zuckerman, where she leverages her extensive experience in catastrophic injury litigation to fight for justice on behalf of her clients. With a passion for helping injured individuals, Shalini is deeply committed to advocating for those in need. Her legal practice focuses on navigating complex personal injury cases, ensuring each client receives personalized representation and the compensation they deserve.
Shalini brings extensive experience from her work at several prominent law firms. She has managed 60 to 70 catastrophic injury cases, achieving over $25.5 million in settlements. Her responsibilities have included taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, attending mediations and arbitrations, guiding cases through every stage of litigation, and mentoring legal staff.
Before focusing on catastrophic injury litigation, Shalini handled various personal injury matters, securing significant settlements while developing expertise in discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. She also gained valuable business and legal insight through work on government and intellectual property contracts, further sharpening her ability to navigate complex legal challenges. This well-rounded background makes her an effective advocate for her clients at Carpenter & Zuckerman.
Outside of her legal practice, Shalini serves on the Women’s Board of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the COAC Board of Directors. She has raised over $500,000 for non-profit organizations, reflecting her dedication to community service and philanthropy.
In addition to her legal and charitable activities, Shalini was crowned Miss Nevada 2024, highlighting her commitment to leadership and public engagement.
Education
Shalini earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD), graduating cum laude from Western State College of Law in May 2023, where she ranked in the top 20 percent of her class. During her time in law school, she was the Managing Editor of Law Review, President of the Black Law Students Association, and a Dean’s Fellow tutor.
Before Western State, Shalini attended La Verne College of Law, ranking in the top 7 percent of her class. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2018
