Additional Areas of Practice: Adoption Guardianship (for incapacitated adults and minor children) Probate Estate Planning Guardian ad Litem (for incapacitated adults and minor children) Mediation An Oklahoma City native, Shannon has built a reputation of providing compassionate guidance and representation for estate planning, elder law, and other family-related legal matters such as guardianship, probate, and adoption. Shannon is also deeply committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community, to help protect and ensure LGBTQ+ families’ legal rights are secure. The combination of Shannon's life experiences, work history, and education gives her a unique perspective and genuine understanding of the complexities of her clients’ needs. Shannon strives to help clients navigate legal situations with compassion, empathy, and attentiveness. Shannon is also a certified mediator, and, when appropriate, she favors mediation, negotiation, collaborative law to help clients swiftly and amicably resolve their legal matters. However, when warranted, she is also a willing and capable advocate in the courtroom. Shannon also frequently serves as Guardian ad Litem for vulnerable adults and children.