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Shani Thome

SHAH-neeSenior Attorney
Admitted in New York
Not admitted in California but being supervised by a licensed California Bar member
Los Angeles
About
Shani represents companies in class actions and complex litigation, with a focus on false advertising, consumer protection, privacy, intellectual property, and technology disputes. Drawing on substantial experience as senior in-house litigation counsel, Shani understands the demands facing in-house legal teams and the importance of managing litigation in the context of broader business priorities. Shani brings a practical business perspective to high-stakes matters, helping clients develop litigation strategies aligned with their commercial and reputational objectives.
Areas of FocusFood and BeverageMedia and EntertainmentClass ActionsAdvertising, Marketing and Promotions
Bar admissionsNew York
CourtsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Education
  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 2002
    Member, Fordham Law Review
  • B.A., Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania, 1998

EXPERIENCE

  • Obtained complete defense verdict in a $77 million federal jury trial involving false advertising claims following multi-year litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court
  • Defeated motion for preliminary injunction seeking to halt a comparative advertising campaign following a two-day federal court hearing
  • Handled nationwide class action false advertising litigation and related Federal Trade Commission and multistate attorney general investigations involving product marketing claims
  • Managed offensive AI copyright litigation for a global entertainment company
  • Managed 15 franchise fee class action litigations across 13 states involving major streaming services
  • Defeated distributor breach of contract claims in arbitration
  • Resolved joint district attorney false advertising investigation over product packaging
  • Defended multiple nationwide privacy class actions involving website pixels and wiretapping allegations
  • Defeated breach of contract claims in arbitration regarding television series

Connect

Phone

+1 310 595 3081
(Work, Los Angeles)
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