Biography
As an attorney in the firm’s Business Representation & Transactions Group, Shannon Lawson assists clients with all aspects of their commercial financing and equipment leasing needs. Shannon has successfully negotiated and structured numerous transactions—and has become the go-to source for clients when it comes to solving their complex legal issues within finance and leasing.
Shannon’s services include commercial finance, equipment leasing, and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience with secured transactions, asset-based loans, syndicated credit facilities, equipment financing, law firm financing and third-party legal opinions.
Shannon currently serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Culture & Opportunity Committee and has previously served on the firm’s Hiring Committee. Shannon regularly participates in the firm’s attorney recruitment efforts and summer associate program.
Prior to law school, Shannon worked several years as an internal auditor for Ashland Inc., where he led an array of financial and operational audits. He also worked as an internal auditor for E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., a Fortune 100 company, and was a Corporate Accountant at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, now a part of Pfizer.
Awards & Recognition
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2022-2025
Named to Ohio Rising Stars, 2024
Leadership Cincinnati, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, XLV
Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2024-2025
Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers "Associate to Watch", 2021-2023
YLS Cincinnati Leadership Award, Cincinnati Bar Association, 2019
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce's C-Change Program, 2015-16