Shailika S. Kotiya is a former federal prosecutor with extensive trial and investigative experience. As Counsel at Scale, Shailika represents a wide range of clients needing support with sensitive government and internal investigations, regulatory compliance and enforcement, high-stakes litigation and IP litigation matters.
Previously, Shailika served as a prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office (for the Northern District of CA and Eastern District of NC), where she led teams investigating and prosecuting crimes involving medical professionals and pharmacies engaged in the illegal distribution of controlled substances and related healthcare fraud, money laundering, and violations of the Anti-Kickback Act. In this role, Shailika represented the United States in numerous federal jury and bench trials and argued multiple cases before the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Shailika began her legal career handling copyright and trademark litigation matters at a national law firm. Shehas also represented victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in state court. Shailika is admitted to practice in California, North Carolina, and Georgia.