Timothy D. Shields

Timothy Shields is a Partner and Business Unit Leader in Kelley Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale office, focusing his practice on technology, intellectual property, and sports and entertainment law. With a unique blend of legal expertise and technical knowledge, Timothy provides comprehensive legal services in areas including copyright, trademark, the digital economy, data privacy, data breach response, and contract negotiations and disputes. 

In his role at Kelley Kronenberg, Timothy leverages his diverse background to represent a wide range of clients, including start-up companies, athletes, social media influencers, and content creators. He guides these clients through their distinctive business and personal legal challenges, offering tailored solutions that address the complexities of the modern digital landscape. Timothy’s practice also encompasses advising clients on critical cybersecurity and data privacy issues, ensuring compliance with regulations such as FTC guidelines, FERPA, and HIPAA. 

Timothy’s legal career is complemented by his unique position as an NFL agent, adding another dimension to his ability to understand and address the specific needs of athletes and sports-related businesses, including those centered on digital media and content creation. 

Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Timothy spent a significant portion of his professional career at Nova Southeastern University and worked in software development. This background in technology and higher education provides him with valuable insights that inform his approach to intellectual property and data privacy law. 

Timothy’s educational journey is as impressive as it is diverse. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Higher Education Administration from the University of Central Florida. He then obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. While working full-time, Timothy pursued his law degree at NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and as Valedictorian. During his time in law school, he served as the Managing Editor of the Nova Law Review and received Highest Grade awards in multiple courses, including Civil Pretrial Practice, Professional Responsibility, Business Entities, Evidence, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Property, and Torts. He made the Dean’s List every semester, exemplifying his commitment to academic excellence. 

Currently, Timothy is furthering his expertise by pursuing an LLM in Intellectual Property from the University of New Hampshire. His commitment to professional development is evident in his numerous certifications, including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), advanced certifications in Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw, and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. 

Timothy’s multifaceted background, combining expansive legal knowledge, technological expertise, and diverse educational achievements, positions him as a uniquely qualified attorney capable of addressing the complex legal challenges of the digital age.