While attending law school, Shawn was the recipient of the Equal Justice Fellowship for his work with the Center for Elder Law and Justice in Buffalo, NY. In 2020, Shawn was recognized as a Buffalo Business First Emerging Attorney and has been named a Rising Star Attorney by “Super Lawyers” for five consecutive years, including recognition by the Upstate New York chapter.
Prior to attending law school, Shawn taught English and Economics in Brisbane, Australia and Rayong, Thailand. Shawn, a Buffalo native, is an active member of the Bar Association of Erie County, the New York State Bar Association, and the Sports Lawyers Association.