Shelby Longan
Shelby Longan is a visionary leader in legal operations, known for her ability to architect operational strategy, champion innovation, and build scalable infrastructure that drives legal excellence. With over 14 years of experience in the legal sector and a track record of leadership in tech, fintech, crypto, sports betting, iGaming, streaming, and other high-growth industries, she brings a C-suite mindset to scaling legal infrastructure with precision, vision, and measurable Impact. At Bibiyan Law Group, P.C., Shelby oversees the firm’s operational strategy, infrastructure, and execution, driving cross-functional alignment between attorneys, litigation teams, support staff, and firm leadership. She serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership in delivering data-informed solutions that elevate service delivery, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
Prior to joining the firm, Shelby held senior leadership roles within high-growth tech companies, where she developed and led global legal operations strategies spanning commercial contracting, outside counsel and vendor governance, IP portfolio management, and firmwide operational frameworks. Her work directly supported M&A transactions, regulatory expansion, and organizational optimization across North America, Europe, and Asia. These efforts built upon earlier roles in which she created legal operations functions from the ground up—designing integrated workflows, implementing governance models, leading RFPs aligned with strategic business objectives, executing enterprise-wide system upgrades, and driving cross-functional process transformation to align legal strategy with corporate objectives.
Her broader portfolio includes enterprise-level contract lifecycle management (CLM), multi-jurisdictional compliance and risk frameworks, operational audits, and the implementation of scalable reporting systems that enable executive visibility and strategic alignment across legal and business units.
Shelby’s leadership is defined not only by the systems she builds but by the teams she empowers. She is grounded in mentorship, transparency, and the belief that operational excellence must coexist with human connection. She is a trusted advisor to general counsel and firm executives seeking to scale with clarity, accountability, and intention. Having led legal operations across borders—from Southern California to Vancouver—Shelby brings a global perspective and a leadership philosophy rooted in strategic vision and strong core values.
A passionate advocate for equitable legal systems and accessible services, she has led humanitarian relocation efforts, supported food and housing nonprofits, and champions wellness, balance, and community engagement—believing that resilient systems begin with resilient people.
Whether leading cross-functional initiatives, advising on legal technology strategy, or governing enterprise change, Shelby is guided by one north star: empowering legal teams to deliver exceptional service to their clients—consistently, creatively, and with purpose.