Shelby Stevens was born and raised in Chandler, Arizona. She attended Grand Canyon University, where she studied Government with an emphasis in Legal Studies and Spanish. In 2022, she moved to the Pacific Northwest to attend Gonzaga University School of Law.

While in law school, Shelby served as a student attorney in the Intellectual Property Law Clinic, where she regularly counseled clients on trademark matters, drafted trademark applications, and responded to office actions from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She also served as the Intellectual Property Liaison for the inaugural Gonzaga Sports Law Clinic. In addition, Shelby completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Julie McKay at the Spokane County Superior Court. Shelby is an active member of the Sports Lawyers Association and currently serves on its NextGen Committee.

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys reading, CrossFit, collecting vinyl records, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills every Sunday.