Shannon Eagan
About Shannon
Shannon is a strategic advisor and litigator who defends companies, boards and executives when integrity, judgment and reputations are on the line. For more than 25 years, she has counseled technology and life sciences innovators at the heart of Silicon Valley’s ecosystem. She helps clients navigate securities litigation, government investigations, internal crises and other high-stakes disputes. Shannon is Chambers-ranked in securities litigation in California.
Passions
Travel
Family
All things New Orleans
I help my clients navigate litigation and disputes involving securities, corporate governance and complex commercial issues.
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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Cooley Team Wins Appellate Ruling That Beneficial Shareholders Cannot Seek Inspection of Company Records Under California Law
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Successful Defense of Art.com’s Sale of Assets to Walmart
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Cooley Trial Team Wins First Acquittal of a Stock-Options Backdating Defendant
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Cooley Represents Life Sciences Company in Licensing Dispute
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Cooley Represents Special Committee of the Board of Directors in Internal Investigation into Allegations of Fraud by CEO
Admissions and credentials
- California
Rankings and accolades
Chambers USA: Litigation: Securities – Nationwide (2025)
Securities Docket: “Enforcement Elite” (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.
General Counsel of Cytokinetics, Inc.
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