Melissa Shields

Melissa Shields is an experienced professional in attorney training and development, currently serving as the Attorney Training & Development Manager at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP since July 2015. In this role, Melissa identifies training needs and develops curricula to enhance the professional growth of attorneys within the firm. Prior positions include Senior Attorney Training & Development Coordinator and Senior Coordinator for Attorney Recruiting & Development at the same firm, where responsibilities encompassed lateral attorney hiring and student recruiting. Previous experience includes a role as Recruiting & Marketing Associate at Hire-Authority, managing social media and client relations, as well as positions at St. Edward's University and David Crockett High School, where Melissa provided educational support and guidance. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from St. Edward's University and has also studied at Universidad de Granada.