Case Results
Fighting For Important Causes In State And Federal Courts
109 Million Global Settlement
Attorney Shubin played the leading role in holding Penn State accountable for Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of boys and his work was featured in Happy Valley, an award-winning documentary film about the scandal. Shubin’s leadership on behalf of Penn State / Sandusky child sexual abuse survivors led to historic results in terms of settlement amounts and as a catalyst for nationwide reform.
High Seven Figure Result
New York Child Victim Act Statute of Limitations Window claim on behalf of private school student abused by an athletic coach.
Mid Seven Figure Results
New York Child Victim Act Statute of Limitations Window claim on behalf of multiple private school students abused by a teacher and coach and which resulted in a lifetime coaching ban.
Six Figure Settlement
On behalf of a wife and children of an inmate who committed suicide while in county custody
Seven-Figure Settlement
On behalf of a middle and high school student sexually abused by a teacher
Criminal Charges Dismissed
A Native American client who was prosecuted by local authorities for using an American flag to engage in political protest and successfully sued the police department for violating his First Amendment rights
Full Jury Acquittal
African American business student charged with assaulting a white fraternity member
Full Jury Acquittal
Penn State student charged with sexual assault. Filed federal civil rights lawsuit against Penn State University alleging a violation of the student’s constitutional rights.
26-Year Sentence Reduction
A federal criminal case by uncovering police and prosecutorial misconduct
Successful Case in Front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Prosecuted a First Amendment prisoner’s rights claim before the U.S. Supreme Court
Successfully Defended
A Penn State graduate student activist on First Amendment grounds against criminal and university disciplinary charges
A Successful Case in Front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Fought against mandatory minimum sentencing in Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Successfully Defended
A journalist on First Amendment grounds when the journalist was criminally prosecuted for photographing a student riot
Criminal Charges Dismissed
Secured dismissal of criminal charges against sixteen activists conducting peaceful protest during a presidential visit