As co-head of the firm’s immigration and global mobility team, Shannon Donnelly counsels clients on global corporate immigration issues and provides legal and strategic advice related to the movement of global talent, global immigration policies, and compliance best practices. Shannon works with clients to facilitate the mobility of key foreign executives and managers, specialized knowledge, and professional employees. This includes regular work with global employers to help manage business traveler programs, coordinate counsel on immigration, tax, employment requirements of remote work, and compliance with right to work provisions globally.
Recognized as one of Chambers USA's “Leaders in Their Field” and recommended by The Legal 500, Shannon counsels on the immigration implications of corporate restructurings and change management, as well as reductions in force. She also provides integrated cross-border advice, counseling, and strategic planning on immigration issues.
Shannon’s clients come from a variety of industries, with a focus on the financial industry technology, economic consulting, manufacturing, healthcare, and media sectors.
Before joining Morgan Lewis, Shannon was a partner in the global immigration and mobility practice of another global law firm, resident in Washington, DC, serving as head of the practice in that office. She serves as a relationship partner and service manager for a variety of organizations with US and global business needs.
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Immigration Law, Washington, DC (2022–2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Washington, DC (2024, 2025)
Recognized, 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers, Lawdragon (2024)
Recognized, Leading US Corporate Employment Lawyer, Lawdragon 500 (2020–2022)
Ranked, Immigration, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2024)
Ranked, Immigration, District of Columbia, Chambers USA (2015–2024)
Recommended, Employment: Immigration: Business, The Legal 500 UK (2021, 2023–2025)
Recommended, Labor and Employment: Immigration, The Legal 500 US (2012, 2013, 2018–2024)
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine (2017–2018)
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Employment, Law360 (2019)
Member, Immigration Editorial Advisory Board, Law360 (2019)
Member, US Chamber of Commerce, Immigration Subcommittee
Member, New York Bar Association
Member, District of Columbia Bar
Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association