Biography
Shevon L. Harris-Holyfield, a member in the Litigation Department of Lewis Rice, concentrates her practice in the area of juvenile law within the 11th, 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuit Courts. As a contract Guardian Ad Litem, Shevon passionately represents and advocates for abused and neglected children.
Since 2005, Shevon has been a Special Representative for the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Missouri. In this role, Shevon investigates and prosecutes attorney ethics complaints, presenting cases before Disciplinary Hearing Panels and the Missouri Supreme Court.
Additionally, Shevon serves as the Missouri Supreme Court’s Municipal Monitor for the 21st Judicial Circuit, ensuring adherence to the Court’s Minimum Operating Standards by more than 80 municipal courts.
Shevon’s impactful contributions extend globally, having been a keynote speaker at the Power Women Summits in Monaco and Vatican City. This led to her invitation to join the Advisory Board for the Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation based in Vatican City.
Practice Areas
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1995)
- Scoval Richardson Scholarship
- The Daphne Carter Scholarship
- California State University Long Beach (B.S., 1991)
- Criminal Justice
- President's Honor Roll
- Dean's Honor Roll
Legal Background
- Special Representative, Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Missouri
- Missouri Supreme Court Municipal Monitor, 21st Judicial Circuit Court
- Contract Guardian Ad Litem, 11th Judicial Circuit Court - Juvenile Division
- Contract Guardian Ad Litem, 21st Judicial Circuit - Juvenile Division
- Contract Guardian Ad Litem, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court - Juvenile Division
- Owner, The Harris Law Firm (2002 - 2023)
- Associate, Lewis Rice (1995 - 2001)
- Summer Associate, Lewis Rice (1993, 1994)
- Teaching Assistant (Legal Research and Writing), St. Louis University School of Law (1993)
Professional Affiliations
- Mound City Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Advisory Board, Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (IASC)
Admissions
- United States District Court
- Eastern District of Missouri
- Northern District of Illinois
- Missouri Bar
- Illinois Bar
Charitable & Civic Activities
- Member, The Gateway Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
- Board Member, The Covenant House of Missouri (2015 - 2023)
Honors & Awards
- St. Louis County Family Court Guardian Ad Litem of the Year (2022)
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis President’s Award (2022)
- Tai Chi Gold medal winner at the 4 International Hunyuan Taijquan Exchange in Beijing, China (2015)
International Affiliations and Keynote Speaker
- Advisory Board, Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (IASC)
- Speaker, World Changers Power Women’s Summit, Vatican City-State (2023)
- Speaker, Monaco Forbes Power Women’s Summit, Monaco (2022)
Hobbies
- Camping/Fishing
- International Travel
- Argentine Tango
