Taft Litigation attorney Shayna Stuart has been named in the AZ Big Media 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law for 2025 list, recognizing her as a rising star in the legal industry. With a goal of fostering innovation and progress in the field, this list highlights attorneys who work to bring fresh perspectives, drive diversity, and address evolving issues to their practices.

Stuart is a seasoned litigator, who represents clients in a wide range of matters. She has second chaired a jury trial that resulted in a favorable $1.5 million defamation suit and second chaired a successful federal jury trial that resulted in effecting policy changes to better support the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Arizona. Stuart also works on state agency regulatory matters and is heavily involved in Arizona election results litigation.

AZ Big Media, an online publication covering the state’s most important business, real estate, and lifestyle news, publishes the ‘50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law for 2025’ list. Attorneys are ranked based on professional ratings, impact on their law firm, contributions to the legal profession, and community involvement.