Shelby Hecht is an associate in Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and Risk Management & Insurance practice. She focuses her practice on advising and advocating for clients on insurance matters.
Professional Activities
Shelby is a member of the Boston Bar Association.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Shelby was an associate at another Boston law firm where she provided assessments on insurance coverage claims for representations and warranties insurance policies for insurers based domestically and abroad.
While attending law school, Shelby completed a judicial internship with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Credentials
Education
JDBusiness & Commercial Law, Privacy Law2019
Northeastern University School of Law
Master of Health SciencesRisk Sciences and Public Policy Certificate2014
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
BAPublic Health2012
Johns Hopkins University
Clerkships
Land Court Department, Trial Court of Massachussetts, Judge Keith C. Long
Admissions
Bars
- Massachusetts
Recognition & Awards
Shelby has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as Ones to Watch for her work in Litigation – Labor and Employment since 2023, Labor and Employment Law – Management since 2024, and Labor and Employment Law – Employee in 2026.