Shannon Puckett
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in efficiently managing assigned tasks, leveraging strong organizational skills and exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Analyst
Lathrop GPM
Kansas City, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Perform accurate conflict research related to potential new business, using legal conflict research software and various databases and tools to analyze and identify conflicts of interest.
- Summarized conflict research requests with related documents using Intapp to facilitate accurate resolutions.
- Confirm that new business requests are accurate, complete and reflect the written terms of engagement with clients according to firm requirements.
- Tracked engagement letters and outside counsel guidelines to ensure compliance with firm directives; attached all forms to iManage and Intapp Open.
- Perform database maintenance to ensure the accuracy of the conflicts/new business system.
- Collaborated with attorneys and assistants to troubleshoot and resolve end-user questions and concerns efficiently.
- Completed various projects to meet team goals.
Compliance and Ethics Analyst
Latham & Watkins LLP
Washington, DC
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Reviewed and assessed Ethics Wall Memos for compliance, ensuring accurate implementation.
- Drafted Ethics Wall Memos for attorneys and coordinated with Office of General Counsel on lateral hires and business matters.
- Administered ethics wall security software, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Entered, made searchable, updated, and archived Ethics Wall Memos.
- Assist in analyzing and management of engagement letters, compliance and risk Management documentation relating to client and intake process.
- Evaluate information obtained from, or in behalf of attorneys, elevate to appropriate individuals when necessary, and assist with the resolution of concerns that arise.
- Executed special projects aligned with team objectives, enhancing overall compliance processes.
Administrative Assistant
Latham & Watkins LLP
Washington, DC
03.2007 - 02.2016
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with firm policies and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records and files by tracking monthly expenses, coordinating air travel, and scheduling meetings.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new employees within the department.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative processes and workflows.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
Conflicts Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Kansas City, MO
05.2001 - 08.2006
- Review conflicts report for first level risk avoidance analysis.
- Prepared and proofread reports for new business committee approval, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Database Editor I
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Kansas City, MO
09.1996 - 05.2001
- Researched inquiries to fulfill document requests and ensure accurate reproduction.
- Entered confidential information from transcripts into database to maintain data integrity.
Education
University of Maryland University College - Cybersecurity, Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Westlaw legal research skills
- Dun & Bradstreet
- IManage DeskSite document handling
- Intapp project management skills
- Chrome River billing experience
- Expense management
- Compliguard compliance knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel proficiency
- Adobe Acrobat proficiency for PDFs
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Information handling
- Confidentiality standards
- Verbal skills
- Writing skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Adaptability skills
- Deadline focus
- Thrives in fast pace
Timeline
Intake Analyst
Lathrop GPM
10.2021 - Current
Compliance and Ethics Analyst
Latham & Watkins LLP
02.2016 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
Latham & Watkins LLP
03.2007 - 02.2016
Conflicts Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
05.2001 - 08.2006
Database Editor I
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
09.1996 - 05.2001
University of Maryland University College - Cybersecurity, Business Administration
University of Maryland University College