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Shane R. Larsen is a principal in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice comprises a broad spectrum of employment-related litigation and counseling.

Shane’s litigation practice includes retaliation, discrimination, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, unfair competition, and commercial litigation. His counseling practice includes advising clients regarding employment policies and practices on federal and state wage and hour laws, severance agreements, leaves of absence and employment classifications.

Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Shane worked as an associate with a Sacramento-based law firm successfully representing clients in employment law. While attending law school in the evening, and following graduation, Shane worked full time at a Washington D.C. employment law boutique handling employment and whistleblower retaliation cases, including claims under the False Claims Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and Title VII.

Prior to pursuing a career in law, Shane was a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressman Michael K. Simpson, handling natural resources, agriculture, and related appropriations. Shane also served in the executive office of the president with the Office of Science and Technology Policy as a legal intern.

While attending law school, Shane served as a notes editor for The George Washington Journal of Energy and Environmental Law.

Shane currently serves a judge advocate in the US Army Reserve, providing assistance on a range of legal matters for soldiers and commanders.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

  • Judge Advocate, US Army Reserve
  • Wounded Warriors, Pro Bono Attorney

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Ones to Watch: Labor and Employment Law – Management" and "Ones to Watch: Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2024)

Credentials

Education
George Washington University Law School
J.D.
Brigham Young University, Idaho
B.A.

magna cum laude

Admitted to Practice
California - C.D. Cal.
California - E.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
California - S.D. Cal.
California
Idaho – D. Idaho
Idaho
Virginia (inactive)
Professional Associations and Activities
J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Sacramento County Bar Association

George Washington University Law School
J.D.
Brigham Young University, Idaho
B.A.

magna cum laude

California - C.D. Cal.
California - E.D. Cal.
California - N.D. Cal.
California - S.D. Cal.
California
Idaho – D. Idaho
Idaho
Virginia (inactive)

J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Sacramento County Bar Association