Partner

• May 2019 - Present

Shani is a fiercely determined and highly accomplished family law advocate. With the utmost discretion and attention to detail, she represents sophisticated clients in all types of cases, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders. She has extensive experience litigating difficult custody issues and high asset dissolution cases, among other family law matters. Though she thrives in a courtroom setting, Shani is equally skilled at negotiating settlements for her clients, helping them achieve their short-term and long-term goals without litigation.In addition to carefully focusing on legal and strategic issues, Shani also recognizes the complex interpersonal dynamics at play in nearly every family law matter. She prides herself on providing the highest level of client service, understanding that she is often representing her clients during a particularly difficult time in their lives. With the extra attention that she gives her clients, as well as her compassionate, patient approach to communication, Shani helps her clients feel both supported and confident that they have a highly effective advocate in their corner.

Adjunct Professor (Lecturer in Law)

• Jan 2020 - Present

Professor of Community Property Professor of Community Property

Founding Member

• Oct 2020 - Present

Partner

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

As the original Beverly Hills boutique family law firm, Jaffe and Clemens has been at the forefront of California family law since its founding in 1977. In addition to handling the most complex family law matters for an elite clientele, the firm has been influential in shaping family law through published appellate cases and leadership involvement in the statewide, national and international family law communities.Jaffe and Clemens regularly handles high profile cases with the utmost sensitivity, discretion and privacy. The firm’s highly experienced team of lawyers bring a diverse array of talents and perspectives to help every client achieve his or her individual goals, usually by settlement, or by trial when necessary.No matter how difficult or complicated the case, Jaffe and Clemens professionals have the expertise to guide clients through all aspects of family law matters, with particular knowledge in the areas often affecting high net worth individuals, such as divorce taxation, intellectual property, interstate jurisdiction, and complex business and financial issues. This expertise is complemented by a depth of knowledge, experience and sensitivity in traditional areas such as child custody, child support and spousal support.Jaffe and Clemens is a trusted family law advocate with a proven track record of success. The firm’s reputation for skill, ingenuity and integrity has earned it wide praise from its peers in the family law and business communities, and, most importantly, from its clients.

Attorney

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2016

Shani provided the highest level of legal services to clients, including high net worth individuals, business owners, celebrities, and athletes for their family law needs. Litigated and settled cases involving all aspects of family law, including but not limited to:- Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)- Complex Custody and Move-Away Cases- Property Distribution and Division of Debts- Spousal and Child Support- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders- Paternity (Custody Issues in Non-Marital Relationships)- Premarital Agreements- Post-Judgment Proceedings, Including Support and Custody Modifications- Enforcement Proceedings, Including Contempt Hearings and Writs of Execution