Shannon McDermott

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.

Shannon has defended employers in various state and federal litigation matters and private arbitrations, including class-action lawsuits, single-plaintiff lawsuits, multidistrict litigation, and wage-and-hour disputes. She has worked on cases involving alleged claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, failure to accommodate, retaliation, trade secret infringement, and executive misconduct. 

As an experienced litigator, Shannon has drafted motions in state and federal court, taken and defended depositions, and managed discovery. She also regularly assists clients in resolving pre-litigation disputes, by responding to agency charges and investigations, attending and preparing for mediations, and responding to demand letters.

Additionally, Shannon has drafted and reviewed employee handbooks, noncompetes, separation agreements, and many other employer policies and agreements.