Shannon Jamie Lawless

Shannon Jamie Lawless

Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC • Seattle, WA
Employment LaborEmployment LawInsuranceReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 590-4665
Address
1201 3rd Ave Ste 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101-3034, US

Professional

About

Shannon has a civil litigation practice with an emphasis on employment law. In addition to representing employers in wage-and-hour and discrimination lawsuits, Shannon counsels employers on managing workplace conflicts and complying with state and federal employment laws to avoid litigation. Shannon’s litigation practice also includes resolving disputes in the areas of securities, contracts, real estate, and insurance. Her goal is to help clients find a practical solution to their business conflicts, whether in court, arbitration, mediation, or informal negotiation. Before joining Ryan Swanson, Shannon clerked for Justice Mary Fairhurst of the Washington State Supreme Court.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
2007 Willamette University B.A. in English, Spanish, and Philosophy, summa cum laude N/A University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Order of the Coif, University of Washington School of Law
Publications
2014 Ryan Swanson Law What's New with the Minimum Wage in Washington State? 2013 Ryan Swanson Law Recent Court Decisions Set Boundaries for Arbitration Clauses 2013 Ryan Swanson Law New Seattle Law Limits Use of Criminal History Hiring
Associations
2013 - Present Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle Member 2011 - Present King County Washington Women Lawyers Member 2014 - 2014 Pacific Coast & Labor Employment Conference Planning Committee Member 2014 - 2015 Washington Women Lawyers President-Elect 2011 - 2014 Washington Women Lawyers State Board Vice President Professional Development
Updated: Mar 08, 2026