Biography
Shannon is an associate in the firm’s Chicago office. Since joining Swanson, Martin & Bell in 2021, Shannon has dedicated her practice to defending companies and manufacturers in various products and premises liability disputes, particularly toxic tort defense. She is an experienced litigator who effectively represents clients through all phases of complex legal disputes, including motion practice, discovery, and trial. Recently, Shannon was a member of a trial team that received a defense verdict on behalf of a large public company in Chicago for alleged premises liability claims.
Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, Shannon worked at a prominent family law firm in Chicago, where she regularly handled all stages of complex, high-net-worth divorce and custodial matters. Notably, Shannon was an integral member of a trial team that successfully litigated a Hague Convention custody dispute following a bench trial in the Northern District of Illinois.Practices
Asbestos Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Family Law
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Bar Association
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition, 2025
News
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 23, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars
Chicago, St. Louis, November 9, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes Four Lateral Associates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that four attorneys have joined the firm as associates.
