Shane McKenzie

Shane McKenzie is an accomplished appellate attorney at Horvitz & Levy LLP, specializing in trial and appellate counsel for complex tort and business matters in various practice areas such as employment, medical malpractice, partnership disputes, personal injury, products liability, and insurance litigation.

With notable expertise in appellate and post-trial motion practice concerning civil penalties and punitive damages, Shane has a strong track record of successfully defending large corporations in diverse suits, providing defense in products liability, insurance, and general negligence cases at both trial and post-trial levels.

His appellate experience spans a wide range of practice areas, from subrogation and premises liability to medical malpractice defense, showcasing his versatility and deep understanding of legal complexities.

Shane McKenzie is a 2018 Fellow at the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which is dedicated to fostering the growth of a more diverse generation of attorneys and aiding in their progression to leadership roles within the legal field.

Prior to his current role, Shane worked as an Associate at QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP, where he honed his litigation skills before transitioning to his current role. He holds a JD from Columbia Law School, an MSc in Comparative Politics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a Double Major Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and American Studies from the University of Southern California, where he was an active member of the Trojan Debate Squad during his undergraduate years.