Before joining Hyatt & Weber, P.A., Shannon practiced land use law, worked in GIS, studied in Venezuela, and taught college laboratory courses.
Shannon concentrates her practice on land use, zoning, and administrative law. She represents clients before the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Boards of Appeals, the City’s Planning Commission, and the County’s Office of Administrative Hearings. She counsels clients on projects ranging from small- to large-scale, including variances, annexations, subdivisions, non-conforming uses, condominium regulations, rezonings, critical area compliance, comprehensive planning, and multi-unit mixed-use developments.
Shannon received her law degree magna cum laude from Vermont Law School in 2002, where she was published in the Vermont Law Review. She earned her Master of Science from Penn State University in 1997, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1994. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, and the Anne Arundel Bar Association. Shannon previously served on the City of Annapolis Energy Efficiency Task Force and currently serves on the City of Annapolis Building Board of Appeals.
In December 2009, Shannon achieved accreditation as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with a specialty in Building Design and Construction (BD+C). The LEED AP with specialty credential signifies an advanced depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in a particular LEED Rating System. Shannon’s LEED designation allows clients to earn one point toward LEED certification for their projects. Shannon was the 6th attorney in Maryland to achieve LEED accreditation with this specialty. Shannon has also received Martindale Hubbell’s highly respected designation, “BV Distinguished”.
