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Shannon Prokop

Kirkland,WA

Summary

Professional litigation specialist with expertise in employment law, adept at navigating both in-house corporate environments and dynamic law firm litigation settings. Proven expertise in legal research, client advising, and effective communication. Collaborative and compassionate professional seeking to leverage a blend of independent and team-oriented work ethic to return to an in-house counsel role.



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Litigation Associate

O'Hagan Meyer, PLLC
05.2024 - Current


  • Defend employers of all sizes and industries against lawsuits and administrative charges of discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, and other employment law claims.
  • Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests and manage discovery processes, including e-discovery, resulting in streamlined documentation and information retrieval.
  • Manage a diverse caseload, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Provide advice, regulatory guidance, and risk management to various clients directly.
  • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis, and provide strategic guidance to clients on employment and labor law.

Associate Corporate Counsel

Providence St. Joseph Health
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supported hospitals and ancillary facilities in Eastern Washington, Montana, and Oregon, with an emphasis on healthcare operations.
  • Redlined and negotiated a wide range of agreements, including employment agreements, service agreements, and supply chain agreements.
  • Advised department ministries on regulatory, compliance, and medical staff matters, including Anti-kickback and Stark Law matters.

Contract Manager

Providence St. Joseph Health
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Performed legal review of clinical trial contracts with industry sponsors, including the negotiation of preferable terms.
  • Ensured terms of the agreements were compliant with applicable federal and state regulations and organization standards.

Health Care Attorney Consultant

Studebaker Nault PLLC
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Researched and reviewed Oregon and Washington healthcare laws and advised hospitals and physicians on contractual obligations, including timeshare agreements and employment contracts.
  • Advised hospitals and physicians on regulatory and compliance issues, including Anti-Kickback and Stark Law compliance, certificate of need process, and federal and state peer review requirements.

Legal Intern

Community Health Plan of Washington
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Reviewed vendor and provider contracts; drafted an in-house employment policy.
  • Drafted documents for pre-trial hearings; conducted legal research pertaining to behavioral health parity regulations and the ACA’s anti-discrimination laws.

Summer Law Clerk

Washington State Department of Health
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Performed legal research pertaining to private prisons and state oversight of healthcare facility enforcement.
  • Drafted legal memorandums, legislative reports, and general legal summaries; conducted a fifteen-state survey of primary source laws and rules.

Legal Intern

Consumer Education and Training Services
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Researched statistical data related to student loan debt, consumer debt, and college cost in Washington State.
  • Assisted executive director in policy decisions regarding numerous financial education programs.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Seattle University School of Law
Seattle, WA
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
01.2015

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Westlaw / Lexis
  • Client Relations
  • Negotiations
  • Time Management
  • Compassion
  • Problem-solving

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Washington
  • Western District Court of Washington

Timeline

Employment Litigation Associate

O'Hagan Meyer, PLLC
05.2024 - Current

Associate Corporate Counsel

Providence St. Joseph Health
05.2023 - 02.2024

Health Care Attorney Consultant

Studebaker Nault PLLC
07.2022 - 12.2022

Contract Manager

Providence St. Joseph Health
08.2021 - 05.2023

Legal Intern

Community Health Plan of Washington
01.2021 - 04.2021

Summer Law Clerk

Washington State Department of Health
06.2020 - 07.2020

Legal Intern

Consumer Education and Training Services
06.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University

Juris Doctor -

Seattle University School of Law