Shelley C. Chapman
About Shelley C. Chapman
Shelley C. Chapman is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Shelley C. Chapman is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: New York, NY
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