Partners
David S. Shaw
Partner
Mr. Shaw is a founding partner in the law firm Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, and educated at Cornell University, B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations; and Albany Law School of Union University, J.D. Mr. Shaw is a Past President of the New York State Association of… Read more.
Margo L. May
Partner
Vassar College, A.B.; Albany Law School of Union University, J.D. She served as a Senior Associate Counsel and Program Coordinator to the Speaker of the New York State Assembly for more than 11 years, in the areas of … Read more.
Michael K. Lambert
Partner
State University of New York at Plattsburgh, B.A.; Western New England Law School, J.D. Pace University, L.L.M. in Environmental Law; After serving as trial counsel, defense counsel and as counsel for the Department of the Navy before … Read more.
Beth L. Harris
Partner
Cornell University, B.S. and Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Ms. Harris is currently serving as President of the New York State Association of School Attorneys and has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of public school district legal representation. Read more.
Steven M. Latino
Partner
State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A.; New England School of Law, J.D. Mr. Latino has over 20 years of experience representing public and private sector employers in labor and employment matters and is a past President and current Advisory Board Member of … Read more.
Julie M. Shaw
Partner
Cornell University, B.S.; Brooklyn Law School, J.D. Prior to joining the law firm, Ms. Shaw worked for the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations of the City of New York. She currently serves as Chief Negotiations Spokesperson in numerous collective negotiations for school districts and… Read more.
Lakshmi S. Mergeche
Partner
Mrs. Singh-Mergeche joined the firm as a partner in January 2023. She provides the firm’s public-school clients with legal advice and representation on educational matters in order to facilitate the implementation of educational service in various areas of law including special education and student discipline. Read more.