Selwyn D Whitehead, Esq

Headquartered in Oakland, California, the LAW OFFICES OF SELWYN D. WHITEHEAD has delivered exceptional legal services since 2005. Founded by Selwyn D Whitehead, Esq, a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist, the firm is distinguished by its dedication to client empowerment, strategic legal advocacy and commitment to economic justice. With a practice centred on bankruptcy law, financial elder abuse and estate planning, the firm assists individuals, families and small business owners facing complex financial challenges.

What sets the LAW OFFICES OF SELWYN D. WHITEHEAD apart is not only its legal acumen, but also its commitment to justice, equity and empowerment. Ms Whitehead has positioned her firm as a critical resource for clients navigating financial hardship, systemic inequality or elder abuse. Her practice is rooted in the belief that legal services should uplift and protect the most vulnerable, providing them with the knowledge and tools to transform their futures.

Ms Whitehead is renowned as a litigation attorney, published legal writer and media commentator with a robust background in financial law. She holds a Juris Doctor from New College of California School of Law and two Master of Laws (LLM) degrees in IP and Taxation.

Prior to establishing her own practice, Ms Whitehead held senior roles in both the public and private sectors. As Claims Legal Expense Audit Manager / Managing Attorney at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, she led a team that generated significant operational cost savings – slashing $60 million in legal overhead over three years. She further played a vital role in developing litigation guidelines and compliance audits to enhance accountability in legal spending. Her earlier work as President and Executive Director of the Economic Empowerment Foundation demonstrated her lifelong advocacy for underserved communities. She is also an advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment, serving as a Business Development Consultant to the City and County of San Francisco through the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC).

In addition, Ms Whitehead is the producer and host of “Selwyn’s Law”, a weekly radio show and podcast on KFAX AM 1100 and WWCR, and a published legal writer – contributing to such outlets as the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ ConsiderChapter13.org, LawyerMonthly.com, CorporateLiveWire.com, and the San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal. Through these avenues, Ms Whitehead shares her expert analysis on bankruptcy law, financial regulation and policy developments affecting consumers and small businesses.