McDermott Will & Emery
Shannon Callahan is a seasoned legal and mental health professional with extensive experience in attorney development and well-being. Currently serving as Director of Mental Health & Well-Being at McDermott Will & Emery since February 2024, Shannon previously managed senior attorney development and retention at Nixon Peabody LLP from January 2019 to March 2024. Shannon played a crucial role as a confidential resource for litigators focusing on well-being, career management, and professional development. Additional experience includes serving as an Advisory Committee Member and Vice Chair of the Illinois Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being at the Lawyers Assistance Program and holding senior legal positions at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Jenner & Block, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University Chicago and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies from the University of Michigan.
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McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. With more than 1,200 lawyers and 20+ locations globally, their team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success.