Shannon M. McDonough
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Shannon McDonough practices in the areas of commercial, employment, aviation, product liability and personal injury litigation. As a trusted confidante to her clients, Shannon also advises on employment issues, corporate issues and handles appeals.
Shannon has successfully upheld jury verdicts and trial court decisions in favor of her clients at the appellate court level. She has seen one of her cases, Gunderson vs. Alliance of Computer Professionals, Inc. 628 N.W.Zd 173 (Minn. App. 2001), serve as a Minnesota Appellate Court precedented case involving minority shareholder disputes.
Shannon was recognized in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 as one of Minnesota’s "Rising Stars" in the legal profession and has been named a "Super Lawyer" every year since 2003. In addition, she was recognized as one of Minnesota's top 100 women attorneys in 2009.
Drake University Law School (JD with honors 1995)
US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (2002)
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2004)
US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2006)
Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court (2002-present)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Shannon has successfully upheld jury verdicts and trial court decisions in favor of her clients at the appellate court level. She has seen one of her cases, Gunderson vs. Alliance of Computer Professionals, Inc. 628 N.W.Zd 173 (Minn. App. 2001), serve as a Minnesota Appellate Court precedented case involving minority shareholder disputes.
Shannon was recognized in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 as one of Minnesota’s "Rising Stars" in the legal profession and has been named a "Super Lawyer" every year since 2003. In addition, she was recognized as one of Minnesota's top 100 women attorneys in 2009.
Education:
Drake University (BS magna cum laude 1992)Drake University Law School (JD with honors 1995)
State Bar Admissions:
State of Minnesota (1995)Federal Bar Admissions:
US District Court, District of Minnesota (1996)US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (2002)
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2004)
US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2006)
US Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2007)
Professional Memberships and Associations:
Order of the CoifPhi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court (2002-present)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
Practice Areas:
HR & Employment
Employment Litigation
Commercial Litigation
General Litigation
Insurance Defense Litigation
Products Liability Litigation
Aviation Litigation
Practice Philosophy:
"I advocate for my clients by using my experience, skills, knowledge and colleagues as resources. To obtain the best possible result for my client, I believe it’s important to consider creative options and investigate alternative legal avenues."The Rest of the Story:
Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Shannon grew up playing soccer, softball and riding horses. She played soccer for Drake University, and following graduation continued to play competitive indoor and outdoor soccer until she sustained a "career-ending" knee injury. As a spectator, Shannon enjoys baseball, football and basketball. Although not particularly good, she likes to play golf whenever possible; and, although she never gets to go anywhere, she also likes to travel. Proud of her Irish heritage, Shannon’s favorite holiday is, of course, St. Patty’s Day.