
Erika Shaw
Matrimonial Specialist
Erika Shaw is an Executive Director and member of J.P. Morgan Private Advisory, a cross-disciplinary group of over 100 global specialists who collaborate to deliver innovative and forward-thinking strategies, working closely with Private Bank Advisors to help clients make well-informed decisions and achieve their goals.
Erika is part of the Family Advisory team, where she provides education and guidance on strategic planning for couples and families to help preserve and transfer family wealth. Serving as a Family Advisor to some of the firm’s most significant clients, Erika brings nearly 15 years of experience in private practice as a family attorney. Her extensive background enables her to offer valuable insights and strategic guidance to individuals, couples and families as they navigate the complexities of managing and preserving family wealth.
Erika is skilled at advising people who are anticipating or experiencing a major life transition such as marriage, the birth of a child, divorce or death. She partners alongside clients to consider the potential financial impact of the event, including long-term cohabitation for unmarried couples, and works to address the oftentimes difficult, but necessary, conversations related to finances and family wealth. Erika demonstrates discretion, listens without judgment and offers custom-tailored recommendations to each client in a sensitive and straightforward manner that facilitates informed decision making.
Erika earned a J.D. from Pace University School of Law in New York, and she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of San Diego in California. She completed a moderator training program through Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and is an active member of a YPO forum.