Nicole Reise
Firm Administrator
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.
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Nicole is a graduate of James Madison University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations.
Nicole is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, the Society for Human Resource Management and the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
She resides in Loudoun County, with her husband and two children, where she enjoys volunteering with various organizations in her community.
Patti Adams
Paralegal
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.
Taylor Blevins
Legal Assistant
As a Legal Assistant, 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.
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In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her two dogs, being outdoors, and camping.
Cathy Emhof
Accounting & Billing Coordinator
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.
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She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and has lived in Alexandria for over 25 years.
In her free time, Cathy enjoys spending time with her family including her two puppies, Biscuit & Barkley. She enjoys most outdoor activities, particularly running, and has completed 12 marathons.