Shallum Atkinson is a litigation associate in O’Melveny’s Washington, DC office. In addition to litigation, Shallum’s practice encompasses regulatory and advisory matters, including federal and state matters related to the False Claims Act.
Shallum also contributes to the firm’s pro bono practice, and has provided community legal services for veterans, among other clients.
Prior to joining O’Melveny, Shallum held a series of government roles, including Senior Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Congressman Sean Maloney in the US House of Representatives.
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Education
- George Washington University, J.D.: President, Student Bar Association; Staff Member, Federal Circuit Bar Journal
- American University, M.ED., Education
- University of Georgia, B.A., Political Science, B.A., Journalism
Professional Activities
Internship
- US House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture
Corporate & Government Experience
- Senior Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, US House of Representatives
- Senior Policy Advisor to Congressman Sean Maloney, US House of Representatives
- Special Assistant and Program Manager for Government Relations, American Council on Education
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