L’Shaunteé Robertson
Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney, Civil Rights DivisionL’Shaunteé Robertson
L’Shaunteé J. Robertson is a dedicated public servant whose career reflects a steadfast commitment to justice and equity. She currently serves as Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Rights and Anti-Corruption Units of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. There, she handles cases arising from officer-involved shootings, use of force, and public officials accused of criminal misconduct and abuse of power.
L’Shaunteé’s legal career has spanned private practice, federal government civil litigation, and criminal prosecution, giving her a broad and impactful legal perspective. She began her career as a litigation associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Boston and Akin Gump LLP in Washington, D.C., later transitioning to the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, L’Shaunteé conducted more than 50 bench trials and 25 jury trials, and presented oral arguments before the D.C. Court of Appeals. She was recognized for her outstanding work as the director of the Office’s Mental Health Community Court and Drug Court Diversion Programs, where she earned a reputation for being “firm, but fair” while leading the Office’s efforts to reduce recidivism by addressing some of the core issues that lead to crime.
Beyond the courtroom, L’Shaunteé has a confident command of the stage. A lifelong singer and mezzo-soprano, she has performed as a featured soloist and second alto in various ensembles, including Washington, D.C.’s Heritage Signature Chorale and Atlanta’s Trey Clegg Singers. She is also an experienced public speaker and former on-air radio personality with Atlanta’s V-103.
L’Shaunteé holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts from Morris Brown College and a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee School of Law. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity.
L’Shaunteé’s legal career has spanned private practice, federal government civil litigation, and criminal prosecution, giving her a broad and impactful legal perspective. She began her career as a litigation associate at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Boston and Akin Gump LLP in Washington, D.C., later transitioning to the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, L’Shaunteé conducted more than 50 bench trials and 25 jury trials, and presented oral arguments before the D.C. Court of Appeals. She was recognized for her outstanding work as the director of the Office’s Mental Health Community Court and Drug Court Diversion Programs, where she earned a reputation for being “firm, but fair” while leading the Office’s efforts to reduce recidivism by addressing some of the core issues that lead to crime.
Beyond the courtroom, L’Shaunteé has a confident command of the stage. A lifelong singer and mezzo-soprano, she has performed as a featured soloist and second alto in various ensembles, including Washington, D.C.’s Heritage Signature Chorale and Atlanta’s Trey Clegg Singers. She is also an experienced public speaker and former on-air radio personality with Atlanta’s V-103.
L’Shaunteé holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts from Morris Brown College and a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee School of Law. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity.