About Shannon

Shannon represents corporations and individuals in complex disputes and litigation, securities class actions and breach of fiduciary duty suits, internal corporate investigations, and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations and actions. Her clients have included life sciences and technology companies, directors and officers of corporations, and venture capital firms. Shannon serves as both partner in charge and head of the business litigation practice for Cooley’s Palo Alto office.

Passions

Travel

Family

All things New Orleans

I help my clients navigate litigation and disputes involving securities, corporate governance and complex commercial issues.

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Shannon and her team achieved a complete success on behalf of Annie’s and the board. We could not have been happier with the results.

Billie Williamson, former board member of Annie's

Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Litigation: Securities – Nationwide (2025)

The Legal 500 US: General Commercial Disputes (2024 – 2025)

YWCA of Silicon Valley: Tribute to Women Award (2016)

Northern California Rising Star: Securities Litigation

Northern California Rising Star: Top Women Attorneys

Memberships and affiliations

  • Women in Securities Enforcement (WISE)

Shannon is sharp, strategic and responsive – a true partner in helping me achieve my litigation and business goals.

Caryn McDowell

General Counsel of Cytokinetics, Inc.

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