Team

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D. Suffolk University Law School
B.S. University of Massachusetts

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Daniel Shanley joined the firm in 1996 when the firm was known as DeCarlo, Connor & Selvo. The founding partners have since retired and Mr. Shanley is now at the helm. Mr. Shanely is admitted to practice in California, Nevada, New York, Arizona, Washington, Hawaii and Washington D.C. 

Mr. Shanley became an attorney with the goal of helping working families, like those in his hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. Decades ago, he began representing the Carpenters Union, and began his career helping their hard-working members. Mr. Shanley succeeded with his goal. Mr. Shanley’s practice is based on the simple philosophy of excellence in the practice of law, the promise to provide excellent service, and good old-fashioned hard work. Mr. Shanley and his firm help the Union and its members achieve the three most important things to hard working folks: good jobs, fair wages, and secure benefits. 

Los Angeles, CA

Education: 
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Desmond Lee joined the firm in 1993 and is licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii. Mr. Lee litigates matters in federal and state courts across the country and before administrative and arbitral tribunals involving traditional labor law, employee benefits, leaves of absence, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and prevailing wage law.

Notable Accomplishments at Shanley, APC 

Published, notable decisions: Weiler v. U.S., 96-1 U.S. Tax Cas. (CCH) P50,241 (9th Cir. 1996); In Re Marriage of Shelstead, 66 Cal. App. 4th 893 (1998); In Re Knight, 207 F.3d 1115 (9th Cir. 2000); Hensel Phelps v. San Diego Unified Port District, 197 Cal. App. 4th 1020 (2011); Rabinak v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Pension Fund, 832 F.3d 750 (7th Cir. 2016); CMM-CM v. Nev. State Labor Comm'r, 489 P.3d 920 (2021)

Statutes: Business & Professions Code § 7522(o); Labor Code §§ 218.7 & 218.8; Labor Code § 2699.6; ERISA § 408(h).

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., Loyola Law School
B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Alice Chen joined the firm in 2004 and is licensed to practice in California and Nevada.  Ms. Chen is admitted to all California and Nevada state courts, U.S. District Courts in California and Nevada, as well as the D.C. Circuit and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  After litigating employment and labor law matters during her first seven years with the firm, Ms. Chen’s role has shifted to real estate and other transactional work. 

Ms. Chen advises and represents clients across the full life cycle of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development.  She also counsels institutional investors, asset managers, and fiduciaries on complex investment transactions, and  reviews, drafts, and negotiates agreements involving closedend private equity, infrastructure and fixed income funds, openend fund investments, REITs, secondary sales, and arrangements with investment managers and ERISA plan consultants. 

While a student at Loyola Law school Ms. Chen was the recipient of the Loyola Three-Year, Full-Tuition Scholarship and was an Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. 

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School 
B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Yuliya Mirzoyan joined the firm in 2008 and is licensed to practice in California. Ms. Mirzoyan currently works with client trust funds but began her work with Shanley, APC on the litigation team. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Mirzoyan was a law clerk at the Federal District Court, Central District of California, where she researched legal matters related to habeas petitions. 

While a student at the University of Minnesota Law School, Ms. Mirzoyan was a member of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition team and earned entry into the Order of the Coif for academic excellence. 

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law
B.A., Colorado State University

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Casey Jensen joined the firm in 2018 and is licensed to practice law in California. Mr. Jensen is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California. Mr. Jensen is the managing attorney of the ERISA employee benefits collections department at Shanley, APC.  Mr. Jensen has extensive experience in all areas of consumer and ERISA legal collections. He also has extensive experience litigating in both Federal and California State Courts. 

While a student a Colorado State University Mr. Jensen graduated Cum Laude and while a student the University of San Francisco School of Law Mr. Jensen was the editor of the Maritime Law Journal and a member of the Labor and Employment Law Students Association (LELSA). 

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.A., University of California Santa Cruz

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Stephen Zeller joined the firm in 2018 and is licensed to practice law in California. Mr. Zeller specializes in ERISA Trust benefit collections and represents various union trust funds. In 2025 alone he successfully recovered over $4.8 million in delinquent funds for his clients, showcasing his effectiveness and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.

Before joining Shanley, APC Mr. Zeller held a senior associate litigation position with Winn Law Group, APC specializing in consumer collections, consumer disputes, and regulatory complaints. 

While a student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego Mr. Zeller served as the Managing Editor of the Law Review and graduated Cum Laude. Mr. Zeller interned with the General Counsel for the San Diego Unified School District and the U.S. Attorney's Los Angeles Criminal Division office.

Mr. Zeller's career is marked by academic excellence, diverse legal experience, and a proven track record of success in ERISA Trust benefit collections. His passion for the law and commitment to his clients make him a valuable asset to the legal profession.

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., Cardozo School of Law
B.A., New York University 

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Samantha Pastor joined the firm in 2023 and is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. Ms. Pastor is a member of the litigation team advising clients on labor and employment matters.

Prior to joining Shanley, APC Ms. Pastor was an associate at AdvisorLaw LLC where she represented brokers and investment advisers in FINRA disputes and regulatory investigations. 

While a student at Cardozo School of Law Ms. Pastor served as Student Counsel in the Securities Arbitration Clinic and as Business Editor of the International Comparative, Policy & Ethics Law Review.

Los Angeles , CA


Education:
J.D., University of California, Irvine School of Law
B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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Michael Iseri joined the firm in 2024 and is licensed to practice in California. Mr. Iseri has deep-seated expertise in motions, research, litigation, and integrating new technology and system flows.

Mr. Iseri’s innovative approach combines traditional legal acumen with cutting-edge technological strategies. His involvement with the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association (ABA), and the California Lawyers Association accentuates his legal leadership with numerous presentations and publications on A.I., legal cybersecurity, and diversity initiatives.

His most notable roles include service with the following entities: Committee of Bar Examiners for the State Bar of California as a California Supreme Court appointee, (assisting in creating the California Bar Exam from 2018 – 2022); Council to ABA Litigation Section, (term year 2026 – 2029); Presidential Fellow to ABA Standing Committee on Technology and Information Systems (SCOTIS); Privacy Law Group for the State Bar of California, (creating the new data privacy license for California attorneys); ABA Litigation Section Justice for All; Young Lawyers Leaders for ABA Litigation Section; ABA Southern California Delegate & FEMA Coordinator; and Chair of Diversity & Board Officer for California Young Lawyers Association.

While a student at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, he was a two-year Research Editor of the UCI Law Review, a Clinic Researcher for the International Human Rights Clinic, and a Public Interest Fellow.

Outside the office, Mr. Iseri dedicates his time to programming “Esq. A.I.,” a fully voiced legal A.I. in 65 languages and other legal accessibility programs. Mr. Iseri also has a personal passion for mentoring other individuals with disabilities.

Mr. Iseri’s tech experience includes former licensing in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, creation of the first Orange County Superior Courthouses’ Self-Help website circa 2010-2012, and publishing numerous legal programs on the Google Play Store.

Los Angeles, CA

Education: 
LLM., Boston University School of Law 
B.A., Zhejiang University 
LLB., Southwest University of Political Science & Law 

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Chong Yu joined the firm in 2024 and is licensed to practice in California, the District of Columbia, and China. Ms. Yu is a litigation attorney advising clients on labor and employment matters. 

Prior to joining Shanley, APC, Ms. Yu practiced immigration law in New York. She brings over a decade of litigation experience in China, where she handled both civil and criminal matters. Her cross-border legal background provides a unique perspective in handling complex employment disputes involving multinational considerations. She has been licensed to practice in China since 2015.

Washington D.C.

Education:
J.D., SUNY Buffalo Law School
LL.M., Washington College of Law of American University
B.A., Buffalo State University

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Brian Quinn joined the firm in 1996 and is licensed to practice law in Washington D.C., New York and Georgia. During his tenure with the firm Mr. Quinn has provided counsel for union clients on a wide range of issues including internal union governance and labor law. Mr. Quinn has significant experience representing clients through all phases of litigation in state and federal courts, from initial filings to discovery and trial, and including at the appellate level where he briefed and argued cases. Mr. Quinn is also highly experienced in representing clients in arbitration proceedings and before administrative agencies. 

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Quinn was a trial attorney with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in New York City and Washington, D.C. 

While a student in college, Mr. Quinn worked at United Parcel Service (UPS) and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. It was through this and other experiences growing up in a blue-collar family and neighborhood on Buffalo’s south side that Mr. Quinn became committed to representing unions and working people. He has been repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers for the Washington, D.C. area.

Reported cases available upon request. 

Sacramento, CA

Education:
J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law 
B.A., Williams College

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Andrea Matsuoka joined the firm in 2026 and is licensed to practice in California. Ms. Matsuoka is a dedicated labor attorney with a wide range of experience in traditional labor law, wage and hour law, prevailing wage law, employment discrimination, constitutional law, union governance and legislation.  She has represented clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, mediations, and negotiations and enjoys working collaboratively with clients to identify and solve problems, achieve goals, and build power.

Before joining the firm, Ms. Matsuoka was a shareholder at another labor union law firm. 

Prior to her labor law practice, Ms. Matsuoka was a UCLA School of Law and David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law & Policy faculty member.  Ms. Matsuoka taught first-year public interest law students how to be effective legal researchers, writers, and advocates and co-taught Pretrial Civil Litigation.  Previously, Ms. Matsuoka was a generalist attorney with Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) working with low-income clients and communities to solve housing, income, employment, health, and education problems. At LSNC, Ms. Matsuoka co-authored an amicus curiae brief in Texas DHCA v. Inclusive Communities Project, Inc., in which she argued that the existence of implicit bias required the retention of the disparate impact standard in fair housing cases. Paraphrasing her argument, the United States Supreme Court for the first time recognized the existence of implicit bias and its effect on decision making.

Prior to her work at LSNC, Ms. Matsuoka clerked for Judge Harry Pregerson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 

While a student at UCLA School of Law, she specialized in Public Interest Law & Policy, served as Articles Editor of the UCLA Law Review, and earned entry into the Order of the Coif for academic excellence.

Before law school, Ms. Matsuoka worked in Washington, D.C., where she served as a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow, a Health Research Assistant for a U.S. Senator, a Legislative Assistant for a U.S. Representative, and as a community organizer working with foster youth to improve the D.C. foster care system.

Los Angeles , CA


Education:
LLM., University of California, Berkeley School of Law
LLB., China University of Political Science and Law

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Toni Ye joined the firm in 2025 and is licensed to practice law in California. Ms. Ye’s practice focuses on labor and employment litigation, including employment discrimination and unpaid wage claims. Ms. Ye also advises clients on corporate law, such as entity formation and investment transactions. 

Before joining the firm, Ms. Ye completed an internship with the BART legal team, where she assisted with employment litigation discovery. Ms. Ye also volunteered with the East Bay Community Law Center, providing consumer protection advice to indigent clients. Ms. Ye also interned with several law firms in China specializing in real estate Mergers and Acquisitions. 

Kent, WA

Education:
J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law
B.S., Oregon State University

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Tommy Xu joined the firm in 2025 and is licensed to practice law in Washington. Mr. Xu is a member of the litigation team at Shanley, APC advising clients on labor and employment matters.

While a student at Gonzaga University School of Law Mr. Xu served as a student liaison for the Asian Bar Association of Washington and as Co-President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Club. 

Sacramento, CA

Education:
J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law
B.A., California State University, Long Beach

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Julissa De Haro joined the firm in 2026 and is licensed to practice law in California. Ms. De Haro will be assisting on a wide variety of matters. Before joining Shanley, APC Ms. De Haro worked as a graduate legal assistant at the California Board of Parole Hearings. 

While a student at University of California, Davis School of Law, Ms. De Haro was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. Ms. De Haro also served as a Student Research Assistant and interned at several environmental law firms.

Sacramento, CA

Education: 
J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law
M.A., Northwestern University
B.A., Arizona State University

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Zachary Angulo joined the firm in 2026 and is licensed to practice in Arizona and California. Mr. Angulo’s practice focuses on labor and employment matters as well as employee benefits issues.

While a student at the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Angulo served as Leader of the Berkeley Law and Organizing Collective and Executive Editor for the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law.  Mr. Angulo became an attorney to serve the labor movement. 

Los Angeles, CA

Education:
J.D., University of California, Davis

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Judy Kang re-joined the firm in 2026 and is licensed to practice in California. Ms. Kang has a wide range of experience in labor and employment litigation, including representing employers in individual Plaintiff claims (such as FEHA claims) as well as in class and PAGA actions. She has represented clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, mediations, and before the NLRB.

While a student at UC Davis School of Law, Ms. Kang was the Professional Development chair for Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. Ms. Kang also served as a Senior Articles Editor of the UC Davis Law Review as well as the Business Law Journal. Additionally, Ms. Kang interned at the CRD (then-Department of Fair Employment and Housing). Ms. Kang further participated in CRD’s clinic during her third year.