Sharon B. Shively's skill and reputation among Arizona construction attorneys is evidenced by her selections by The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers’ Top 25 Arizona Women Attorneys, and AzBusiness Magazine’s Top 100 Lawyers.

Education

  • Arizona State University, J.D., magna cum laude (1983): Order of the Coif; Faculty Women’s Association Distinguished Achievement Award (1983); Arizona State University Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Award 1983; Managing Editor, Arizona State Law Journal (1982 – 1983)
  • University of Georgia, Ed. S., (1975), M.Ed. (1974)
  • University of South Florida, B.A. (1973)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona (1983)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1983)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983)

Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” (Scottsdale): Construction Law (2017 and 2020); Arbitration (2022); Construction Litigation (2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Construction Law (2007 – 2025); Construction Litigation (2011 – 2025); Arbitration (2020-present); Mediation (2020 – 2025)
  • Super Lawyers (2007 – 2025)
  • Super Lawyers, Top 25 Arizona Women (2013 – 2015)
  • AV-Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Arizona’s Finest Lawyers (2010 – 2020)
  • “Top 100 Lawyers,” AzBusiness Magazine (2014, 2015, 2018)
  • “Top 20 ADR Attorneys,” AzBusiness Magazine (2015)

Professional & Industry Memberships

  • State Bar of Arizona: Construction Law Section (Past Chair, Executive Council 2010-2011; Chair, Executive Council 2009-2010), Trial Practice Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • American Arbitration Association: Commercial Litigation Panel; Construction Panel
  • Maricopa County Superior Court, Judge Pro Tem
  • Co-Editor, Construction Law Practice Manual, 3rd Ed. (2016), State Bar of Arizona
  • Co-Editor, Construction Law Practice Manual, 2nd Ed. (2011), State Bar of Arizona
  • Law Clerk to Judge William C. Canby, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983 – 1984)

Construction Memberships

  • American Subcontractors Association of Arizona: Member, Attorney Council
  • Arizona Builders Alliance

Articles & Presentations