Jodi McShan

Jodi McShan grew up in a family-owned business, where she did everything from floral design and delivery to accounting and management.  At McShan Florist, she learned the benefits of hard work and personal relationships from both her grandfather Lee A. McShan, Jr. and her father Bruce A. McShan.

She has experience in business,  intellectual property, and family violence cases, which enables her to be a strong advocate for her clients.  Jodi leverages her knowledge to help her clients reach positive outcomes - her approach is different from some.  Instead of coming into every case as a "bulldog," she works with each client and helps the client decide what the best approach may be.  In the end, clients are happier when they have control over the outcome and their children are protected.  This can come from a variety of approaches, and each case has its own needs.  Jodi helps clients analyze these needs, and they build a game plan together - whether it be going into litigation as a "bulldog" or working through things amicably.

Education

‍2016 - University of London, L.L.M. in Family Law
2009 - University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
2006 - Vanderbilt University - B.S. (Psychology & Spanish)

Licensing & Certifications

‍State of Texas (Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
United States Supreme Court

Legal Associations & Bar Service

‍Dallas Bar Association​
   - Family Law Section (member)
   - Collaborative Law Section (Chair, 2017)
   - Solo & Small Firm Section (Chair, 2018)
   - Entertainment Committee (Vice-Chair, 2017-19)
   - LegalLine (Vice-Chair, 2018)
   - Pro Bono Activities (Co-Chair, 2018)
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (board member, 2013-2015)
Dallas Women Lawyers Association (board member, 2017-2018)
Annette Stewart American Inn of Court (member)
Collaborative Divorce Texas (member)
National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 (President, 2018)

Community Involvement

‍Friends Investing in Foster Kids (board member, 2023 - present)
Junior League of Dallas (board member, 2016-2017)
Children's Hospital Women's Auxiliary (board member, 2017)
Community Partners of Dallas, Women's Auxiliary
Baylor Hospital Women's Auxiliary
Boys and Girls Club of North Texas
Cafe Momentum
Dallas Femfessionals
Big Brothers Big Sisters

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