Shannon Haen

Construction Project Counseling

Shannon drafts and negotiates agreements for commercial and industrial construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and gas-fired energy production projects utilizing EPC, design-build, GMAX/GMP, professional services and procurement agreements. She also analyzes and provides guidance on jurisdictional-based issues, including indemnification, lien laws, prompt payment and contractor licensing. In addition, Shannon delivers clients ongoing business support, such as revising master services agreements, intellectual property assignments and assisting with dispute resolution.

IP Strategic Counseling & Patent Prosecution

As a USPTO-licensed patent attorney, Shannon provides tailored and actionable solutions for business issues that interact with intellectual property rights. She has advised on identifying and mitigating potential IP issues, including data usage, licensing and IP infringement. She has drafted and prosecuted mechanical and electrical utility patent applications and design patent applications.

Engineering Experience

Prior to law school, Shannon worked as a mechanical engineer for two significant global manufacturers for nearly a decade. She successfully developed and maintained substantive supplier and customer relationships. She also enjoyed managing the global commercialization of belt-driven bicycle products, running a second-shift welding manufacturing line, and spearheading product development for a new snowmobile target market.