Shawn Olsen

Shawn Olsen serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at San Joaquin College of Law and teaches Public Labor Law. He concurrently practices as an attorney at Lozano Smith, specializing in Labor and Employment law. Previously, he worked as a Senior Labor Relations Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service, focusing on Collective Bargaining and labor-related matters. Additionally, he teaches as an adjunct lecturer at California State University, Fresno.

Education:

• J.D., San Joaquin College of Law
• B.A., Brigham Young University

Professional Experience: His expertise spans public sector labor law, collective bargaining negotiations, and administrative labor relations. At Lozano Smith, he advises clients on employment law compliance and labor disputes. His prior role at the IRS involved managing complex labor relations issues under federal frameworks.

Teaching & Engagement: Combines legal practice with academia, emphasizing practical applications of labor law principles in classroom settings. Active in training future attorneys on real-world labor challenges faced by public entities.