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Shea A. Backus is an associate with Backus • Carranza. Ms. Backus has recently been admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 2003.

Ms. Backus was born and raised in Las Vegas and graduated from Clark High School as a distinguished scholar. She attended the University of California, San Diego where she received her degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Management Science. She received Provost Honors and actively participated as a leader in her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, and Panhellenic.

Ms. Backus received her Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law where she was awarded High Pro Bono Distinction and the Dean's Award. Ms. Backus was a William Pedrick Scholar and an intern for the Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice. In addition, she was recognized for receiving the highest grade in Environmental Law and Indian Gaming.

Ms. Backus received a Certificate in Indian Law from Arizona State University for successful completion of over 21 hours of course studies focusing on Indian law, writing a substantial paper titled, "The Legal Boundary Between Class II and Class III Gaming in Indian Country," and completing work experience with a federal agency practicing Indian law.