biography

Shannon Geier handles a variety of transactional matters and commercial disputes. Shannon has worked for large and mid-size law firms in Chicago and has managed her own boutique law firm. Shannon’s practice is focused on advising clients on commercial contract matters, contract and collection disputes, and general commercial litigation matters. She represents large and small companies, spanning a wide variety of industries. Shannon takes a practical and business-centered approach in advising clients based on balancing legal risks with business needs.

In addition to her transactional and commercial experience, Shannon has handled a wide variety of litigation matters, including class actions, in her representation of corporations, primarily in federal court. In addition, Shannon has advised clients on creating policies and procedures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with and avoiding exposure to liability pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations. Shannon’s wide experience in commercial and litigation matters gives her a unique ability to help clients with a variety of issues.

  • Presentations & Teaching Experience
    • “Consumer Protection Laws and Bankruptcy,” Chicago Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee Seminar (2017)
    • “Protecting Consumers,” Scottish Home Seminar Series (2016)

 

 

Chicago

Credentials

Admissions

Illinois

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

United States District Court, Central District of Illinois

United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois

United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana

United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana

United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

United States District Court, Western District of Michigan

Education

Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 2002

St. Norbert College, B.A., 1993

National Louis University, M.Ed., 1998

Prior Law Firm Experience

Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff

Geier Law

Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel

Clausen Miller

Practice Areas