Parker Shaffie LLP Launches New Practice Areas for Abuse Survivors

The firm is now representing individuals who have experienced child abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual assault.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Parker Shaffie LLP, a Los Angeles-based law firm known for its expertise in professional liability and legal ethics, has announced the launch of new practice areas focused on pursuing justice for survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual assault. The new practice will be co-led by Partner Shawn Shaffie and Senior Counsel Dave Zygielbaum, a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney.

Why it matters

This expansion marks a strategic decision for the firm to apply its knowledge of legal standards and institutional liability to hold individuals, public entities, and private organizations accountable for systemic failures in protecting vulnerable populations. The firm aims to provide a sophisticated, trial-tested path to justice that addresses both public and private sector failures.

The details

The new practice areas will focus on three key principles: 'Vetted Accountability' to hold organizations to the highest standard of care, 'A Sanctuary of Advocacy' to ensure the litigation process does not become a secondary source of trauma, and 'Precise Pursuit of Justice' to secure compensation for survivors. Zygielbaum's experience as a former Deputy District Attorney and current Trustee of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, combined with Shaffie's expertise in litigating misconduct within the private addiction recovery industry, will provide clients with a comprehensive approach to these sensitive cases.

  • Parker Shaffie LLP announced the launch of the new practice areas on February 10, 2026.

The players

Parker Shaffie LLP

A Los Angeles-based law firm known for its expertise in professional liability and legal ethics, now expanding its practice to represent survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual assault.

Shawn Shaffie

Partner at Parker Shaffie LLP and co-leader of the new practice areas focused on abuse survivors.

Dave Zygielbaum

Senior Counsel at Parker Shaffie LLP and co-leader of the new practice areas, with 17 years of experience as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, including time co-leading the Complex Child Abuse Section. He is also a current Trustee of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education.

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What they’re saying

“For decades, our firm has been the authority on how the law should be practiced. Now, we are using that expertise to confront institutions that have failed their most basic ethical duty: protecting the vulnerable.”

— Shawn Shaffie, Partner, Parker Shaffie LLP (Business Wire)

“Dave understands both the prosecutorial rigor required for high-stakes cases and the internal governance of public entities, allowing him to identify exactly where institutional reporting and supervision systems fail.”

— David Parker, Founding Partner, Parker Shaffie LLP (Business Wire)

“Our mission is to help survivors reclaim their voice and their sense of control.”

— Dave Zygielbaum, Senior Counsel, Parker Shaffie LLP (Business Wire)

The takeaway

This expansion of Parker Shaffie LLP's practice areas demonstrates the firm's commitment to using its expertise in legal ethics and institutional liability to pursue justice for survivors of abuse, holding both public and private entities accountable for systemic failures in protecting vulnerable populations.