Shayla Birath is an associate in the San Diego office of Latham & Watkins.

Shayla graduated from Harvard Law School, cum laude. While attending law school, she published her student note with Harvard International Law Journal and was a researcher with Harvard Law School’s Program on International Law and Armed Conflict. Shayla also served on the board of Harvard International Law Journal and coached Harvard Rowing Programs.

Prior to starting her legal education and career, Shayla earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining Latham full-time, Shayla was a summer associate in the San Diego office.

Bar Qualification

  • California

Education

  • JD, Harvard Law School, 2024
    cum laude
  • BA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2017
    with Honors