Shawn Danette Glaza

So, where do I begin? Let’s see. I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013, but this is not where my passion for negotiating and fighting for people’s rights began. My undergrad degree came from Oakland University where I majored in Communication and minored in Studio Art. Immediately upon graduation, I started working in the film industry which is where I began learning the art of negotiation. Every film set has a crew and every crew has to fit within a specific and often minuscule budget. As an associate producer I began to know people in the industry and would want specific people on my crew. With a tight budget to work with I frequently had to negotiate rates, advocate on behalf of crew members and still stay on the good side of the agency. After all, the crew is the lifeblood of any film project and I always wanted the best!

My film days lasted a good 10 years until I transitioned into the most difficult negotiating and advocacy job ever. . . . I became a mother! I have three creative, athletic, beautiful and extremely stubborn children. It’s here where I’ve honed my ability to multi-task; to be persistent; to know when to compromise; to protect and fight like a bear; and, to have true empathy for another’s trials and tribulations. Just like I always wanted the best film crew, I always wanted and still want the best for my children and I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure it happens.

Once my children got a little older I decided to go to law school. I started both law school and working at a criminal defense and family law firm in 2009.  

I made it my goal very early on in my career as an attorney to understand my client's issues frontward, backward and sideways.  Nothing gets past my desk without first going through a fine toothed comb to make sure every single “i” is dotted and “t” is crossed. There is no better feeling than calling a client and letting them know that their case is going exactly as planned!

I am a former telemarketer, waitress, bartender, make-up artist, script supervisor, associate producer, business owner, dental assistant and law clerk. I love playing roller derby, crocheting, reading, camping and cooking. 

I am forever a mother of three and Attorney and Counselor who absolutely promises to do the best for you.