Shannon has been practicing exclusively family law in the KC Metro area since 2010.  She prides herself on her pragmatic, straightforward approach, and consistently prioritizes cost-savings measures while still providing effective counsel.  Shannon’s direct approach ensures the best likelihood of a positive outcome through the court process, while at the same time maintaining reasonable expectations. She commits herself to delivering honest, upfront advice in a way that’s easy to understand.

Shannon is an experienced litigator. In addition to serving as private counsel, Shannon is a highly sought after Guardian ad Litem.  In this role, she is appointed by presiding judges and commissioners to represent the best interest of a child in cases where abuse or neglect is at issue.   She is frequently appointed in cases throughout numerous local counties, including Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Johnson. Shannon is also a qualified family law mediator.

Shannon is a Women’s Justice Award Recipient, has been featured by "Super Lawyers" since 2017, and has been named to the POWER 30: Missouri Lawyer Weekly's 30 most powerful family law attorneys since 2020. 

Shannon recently served as President of the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association and is currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Mother’s Refuge, a homeless shelter for pregnant and parenting young mothers.