Navigating complex laws & systems can be challenging. Kala Shah is a proven leader with 35 years of experience, including inside the federal government. She simplifies complex legal issues & provides a clear strategy to ensure that you & your organization stay compliant & protected. She understands your pain points because she has navigated these same systems for decades. With her guidance, you can successfully respond to audits & investigations & move & confidently forward with your mission.
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Personal Background
Kala & her husband are the proud parents of three Eagle Scouts, who work in the naval engineering, training, & aviation consulting fields. When not working, Kala enjoys hiking, pottery, snorkeling & attending regional theater & art exhibits.
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Admitted to the Bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, District of Columbia, and the States of Maryland & New York.
Education & Honors
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
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New York University
Bachelors of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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Law is an incredible foundation. It helped Kala understand how to navigate complex processes including the education, family law & court systems.
Kala started out representing fortune 500 companies. She broadened her practice to represent individuals, families & organizations. She has advocated successfully both in courts at the trial & appellate levels as well as through countless negotiations.
White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) Alumni Association
Board Member & Mentor
In 2015, Kala was competitively selected as a White House Fellow to improve the American public's experience with a broad range of federal services. She partnered with 30 government programs across 17 agencies. This ranged from U.S. Passport Services & Social Security programs to the IRS & the Federal Student Aid program. Kala worked with senior executives and C- suite leaders to develop key OMB guidance to identify the top 30 federal service providers from the US passport program & SSA to Federal Student Aid & the IRS. She piloted a maturity model & designed strategies to address common challenges from using customer feedback data & common procurement to hiring user experience staff & updating privacy policies. Kala has served on the WHLDP Alumni Association board since 2020 & has participated in the selection of, and mentored, 10 WHLDP cohorts from 2016 - 2025.
Scouting America,
NCAC Executive Board Member & Mentor
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Education Law Services
Advocate & Guide
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Kala serves on the Board & Education Task Force of the National Capital Area Council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts). She leads district Eagle boards of review for Eagle Scout candidates. She has mentored over 75 scouts through the Eagle Scout process.
Through her advocacy work, Kala guides parents of children & young adults through the high school & college application processes.
She has successfully advocated for children by developing & implementing 504 & individualized education plans (IEPs). She empowers parents & students to achieve their goals.