Shannon’s practice focuses on advising publicly traded and privately held businesses regarding securities activities, corporate governance and compliance matters, and general corporate law. In addition, Shannon’s practice includes assisting clients in negotiating and executing a range of business transactions.  Shannon advises public companies across a wide range of industries and has a special focus on national and state community banks and bank holding companies.

Representative Experience
Counsel to U.S. public companies regarding 1934 Act periodic reporting and public disclosure requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, corporate governance issues under federal and national listing exchange regulations, and state securities laws.

Experienced in general Virginia corporate law matters.

Represented purchaser in entity formation and acquisition and finance of assets.

Negotiated and implemented asset purchase transaction with related security agreements.

Assisted start-up manufacturer in strategic capitalization and creation of incentives to attract new investors.

Advised clients regarding use of valuation discounts for family-owned limited liability companies and partnerships.

Prepared shareholder agreements and voting agreements.

Developed succession plans and deferred compensation plans for businesses.

Assisted church ministry and country club in seeking tax exempt status.

Provided wealth transfer and estate planning services to high net worth individuals.

Assisted fiduciaries in administering trusts and estates, including preparation of probate documents and distribution of assets.

Public Service
Volunteer Reading Program, Westover Hills Elementary School