Shannon McDermott
- Seattle
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Shannon focuses her practice on employment litigation, investigations, and counseling.
Shannon McDermott regularly conducts internal investigations and advises clients on sensitive internal employment issues. She has assisted with numerous investigations affecting C-suite and other high-level employees, including claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, fraud, and ethics violations. Her experience includes interviewing witnesses, drafting investigation reports, and developing strategies to mitigate risk.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review, 2018
- University of Georgia, B.A., Political Science and Public Relations, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2015
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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District of Columbia
Related Employment
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2020 – 2022; Summer Associate, 2017
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando, FL, Summer Extern for the Hon. Paul G. Byron, 2016
- Neal & Harwell, Nashville, TN, Summer Associate, 2017, 2016
Clerkships
- Hon. Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2024-2025
