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 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.

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.

Teresa is a focused legal professional having worked in Virginia law firms for more than fifteen years. After putting herself through school to earn her bachelor’s degree, she returned to school to become a certified Paralegal. Since then, she has worked in civil litigation, corporate/business law, and transactional practice groups. Earlier in her legal career, she gained experience in family law, personal injury, criminal law, and trust & estate law.

Chrissy earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Northern Virginia Community College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gettysburg College. She is also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia.