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MARCIA SHANNON | Email
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati
M.Ed. Counseling
Career Counseling empasis
Emory University
B.A. Psychology
Additional graduate coursework:
-Consulting
-Coaching
-Organizational development
Recent Publications
Maximizing Law Firm Profitability: Hiring Training, and Developing Productive Lawyers, Editor, Law Journal Press, 2006.
Ms. Shannon writes the award-winning Managing column for "Law Practice" magazine, ABA
Speaking Engagements
-American Bar Association
-National Association for Law Placement
-Women's Bar Association of DC
-George Washington National Law Center
-Catholic University Columbus School of Law
-The Bar of the District of Columbia
-And numerous other organizations
Professional Associations
-Law Practice Management Section of the ABA
-American Counseling Association
-National Career Development Association and the International Coach Federation
 
Marcia Pennington Shannon
Marcia Pennington Shannon Marcia Pennington Shannon
Principal
Washington, DC
Phone: 202.293.8900
Fax: 202.293.7004
shannon@shannonandmanch.com

Ms. Shannon has more than twenty-five years of experience as a career advisor with significant experience as a group and process facilitator, a professional/personal development coach, a career transition advisor, and a legal management consultant. She has presented numerous workshops on topics such as job search techniques, interviewing skills and resume writing. Her extensive experience with attorneys and legal employers gives her the depth and breadth of knowledge to address their key concerns. She specializes in career development and management strategies, with a particular emphasis on assisting clients in defining their personal and professional goals and applying creative strategies to achieve them.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

As the Assistant Director of a top tier law school placement office, Ms. Shannon was responsible for developing employment opportunities for students, counseling students and alumni on career issues and job search preparation, directing special interest training and informational programs and presentations. She went on to build a successful private practice as a career advisor and consultant to legal employers, working with law firms, corporations, and the government.

Specific expertise includes the following:

  • Counseling individuals and groups on issues relating to career transitions and career management.
  • Coaching individuals on career advancement strategies and plans to meet professional goals.
  • Administering and interpreting career assessment inventories, including Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, The Strong Interest Inventory, and Coaching Report for Leaders.
  • Designing and presenting training programs on career strategies, personal development, and attorney personnel management issues.
  • Providing guidance in the development of credentials for government and alternative career job searches.
  • Facilitating programs for law firms, government agencies and other groups including team building workshops; leading firm retreats and staff meetings.
  • Presenting comprehensive interviewer skills training for legal employers.
  • Conducting time management seminars and career success programs for new attorneys.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Prior to becoming a principal in Shannon & Manch, Marcia was the sole principal in her private counseling practice and Senior Consultant to White Svikhart & Associates as well as to other organizations. Her prior academic administration experience includes positions as the Assistant Director of Georgetown University Law Center's Career Services Office and Director of Alumni Placement at the University of Cincinnati.