Shannon S. Pierce

Specialization
  •  Employment and Labor Relations
  • Aviation, Aerospace and Autonomous Systems
  • Business Litigation
  • Litigation

 

About Shannon's Practice

Shannon Pierce practices primarily in the areas of employment defense and commercial litigation. Licensed in both Nevada and California, she has more than a decade of experience litigating on behalf of management concerning claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, leaves of absence, and other traditional employment and commercial litigation.

On the cutting edge of both technology and the changing business culture, Shannon enjoys the creative process of partnering with clients, helping them comply with employment regulations and maintaining positive workplace environments. She helps her clients develop comprehensive strategies for preventing and defending claims filed by employees.

Shannon is also known for representing international technology companies in offensive and defensive litigation concerning employee mobility, predatory workforce raiding and trade secret misappropriation. Her unique knowledge of computer forensics enables her to assist management in quickly identifying and addressing corporate data theft by employees.

Education
  • J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
  • B.S., California Polytechnic State University
  • Order of the Coif
Major Publications & Speaking Engagements
Professional Recognition
  • Benchmark Litigation, Under 40 Hot list, 2018
  • "Legal Elite," Nevada Business Magazine, 2016-2018
  • Witkin Award, Employment Law
Admitted to practice
  • California
  • Nevada
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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