
Guiding Clients with Clarity and Confidence
At Shankar Legal Inc., we partner with schools, businesses, and nonprofits across California to solve complex legal problems with clarity, speed, and strategy.
Our firm is rooted in California values—hard work, practical thinking, and deep community ties. We understand the unique challenges our clients face, especially in high-stakes environments where legal missteps can be costly. That's why we deliver solutions that are not only legally sound, but also operationally realistic.
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all answers. Every client engagement is shaped by your specific goals, risk profile, and operational realities. Whether you're navigating an internal investigation, drafting contracts, or building preventative HR systems, our team works alongside you—not just behind the scenes.
Why Choose Shankar Legal Inc.
Strategic Partnership
We work alongside you—not just behind the scenes.
Clear Counsel
Direct, responsive, and grounded in real-life problem-solving.
Risk Anticipation
Anticipate problems and keep your business moving forward.
Local Roots
California values—hard work, practical thinking.
Our role isn't just to solve problems—it's to anticipate them
We founded Shankar Legal Inc. with a mission to deliver legal services the way we believe they should be—direct, responsive, and grounded in real-life problem-solving. With years of experience conducting investigations, advising on compliance, and drafting policies, we understand how legal risks play out in day-to-day operations.
Our Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to providing exceptional legal service.

Inna Shankar, Esq.
Founding Shareholder

Annie C. Lu, Esq.
Founding Shareholder

June C. Luu
Senior Counsel

Jonathan R. Nieh, Esq.
Senior Counsel

Simran Brar, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Danilo Becerra, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Sanum Patel, Esq.
Attorney

Cory Emilio
Post-Bar Law Clerk; Investigations Report Writer

Tracey Parrish
Senior Paralegal

Kristi Woodruff
Senior Paralegal

Nicole Pacheco
Senior Paralegal

Annalisa Tenorio
Senior Paralegal

Juliette Asadoorian
Paralegal

Sophia Lu
Investigation Report Writer and Legal Assistant
Serving California
Our local roots give us deep understanding of the community we serve and the legal landscape our clients navigate.