As Firm Administrator, Nicole is responsible for the Operations, HR, Financial Management, IT and Marketing for Shannon & Wright.  Nicole collaborates with the firm’s partners to provide strategic planning and manages staff to ensure efficient daily operations to better serve our clients.

Patti supports the firm’s Estate and Trust practice with nearly 30 years of paralegal experience.  Prior to joining the firm Patti focused on business and civil litigation with various firms in Northern Virginia. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Elon University.

Patti is an Alexandria native who enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, along with spending time with her first grandchild.

As a Paralegal, Taylor supports the firm’s Real Estate and Litigation practices. Prior to joining Shannon & Wright, Taylor supported the managing partner at a large personal injury firm in Delaware for over three years. Taylor is a Towson University graduate and recently relocated to Southern Maryland from her hometown in Elkton, Maryland.

Shani leads client intake for the firm and provides general legal support for all practice areas. Shani is a 2024 graduate from the College of William and Mary where she studied Government and Anthropology and danced for the Company of the College. She is from Fredericksburg, VA and aspires to attend law school soon.  Her passions are language-learning and travel.

Cathy has over 15 years of Accounting experience in the professional services industry.  Cathy oversees the firm’s billing operations in addition to managing accounts receivable and accounts payable while providing in depth financial management analysis.