Shannon McCarthy

Shannon McCarthy has a diverse work experience with various roles in different industries. Shannon is currently working as a Trusts & Estates Practice Administrator at Bass, Berry & Sims since September 2022. Before that, they worked as an Insurance Agent at USHEALTH Advisors from May 2020. Previously, they worked at Groups360 as a Paralegal, handling Legal Operations, Contract Negotiations, and Regulatory Compliance from August 2021 to September 2022.

From 2017 to 2020, Shannon worked at Tivity Health as a Sr. Executive Legal Assistant and later as a Sr. Executive Assistant. Prior to that, they worked at Lipman Brothers / R.S. Lipman Company as a Spokesperson from May 2014 to July 2020.

Shannon also has experience at Acceptance Insurance as a Legal Operations Leader, Sr. Paralegal & Compliance/Legal Project & Complaints Manager from September 2013 to May 2017. During their time there, they managed vendor and outside counsel contracts, handled compliance and complaints response, and provided government relations and community relations assistance. Shannon also served as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist and held other roles such as Corporate Trainer and Project Coordinator.

Shannon's early experiences include working as a Spokes Model for Sort This Out Cellars from August 2012 to July 2015, as part of a USO-inspired tribute band that performed for US veterans and soldiers, and as an Actor/Singer in the Discover Kasper production. Shannon also worked at Community Health Systems as a Senior Legal Assistant, where they handled responsibilities such as board of directors support and team leadership.

Overall, Shannon McCarthy has a strong background in legal operations, contract management, compliance, and administrative support across various industries.

Shannon McCarthy has a diverse education history. In 1993, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from The University of Texas at Austin. Later that year, in 1996, they pursued further education at the same university, earning a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English/Language Arts Teacher Education. Additionally, in 1996, Shannon studied Modern British Literature at the University of Oxford.

In 2004, Shannon attended South Texas College of Law Houston, focusing on Legal Studies and specializing in Law. Then, in 2008, they pursued a Certified Paralegal program at Boston University, enhancing their skills as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Aside from their educational achievements, Shannon has also obtained several certifications. In 1996, they became a certified Teacher through the State of Texas, specifically in English/Language Arts. In 2008, they received a Certified Paralegal designation. Furthermore, Shannon has acquired additional certifications, including becoming a Notary Public in 2018 through the State of Tennessee and Davidson County Clerk. Lastly, in 2020, they became an Insurance Agent with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, specializing in Accident, Health, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities.

Overall, Shannon McCarthy has a strong educational background in English, education, and law, which is complemented by their various certifications in teaching, paralegal work, notary public service, and insurance.