Wellesley Resident Sara Jane Shanahan Named to the 2015 "Top Women of Law" List by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that Sara Jane Shanahan was named to the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2015 list of “Top Women of Law.” This prestigious award is given to an elite group of women lawyers who have made important contributions to the legal community through outstanding leadership, vision, passion, and advocacy. Shanahan will be honored at a reception on October 28, 2015 in Boston.

Shanahan was honored for her professional and community leadership. At Sherin and Lodgen, Shanahan is chair of the firm’s Litigation Department and co-chair of the Business Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on complex business litigation and insurance coverage disputes. She represents a variety of clients such as hedge funds and investment managers, generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, national retailers, insurers, insureds, shareholders of closely-held corporations and officers and directors of public corporations. She also leads the firm’s internal Women’s Initiative, which works towards the advancement of women both at the firm and in the profession.

Active in the Massachusetts legal and philanthropic communities, Shanahan donates her time and talents to a number of organizations. She is a member of the Boston Bar Association’s Council, and a member of the Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Board of Directors, which promotes equal rights and opportunities for Massachusetts residents by developing and advocating for systemic solutions to social justice issues. She also serves on the Advisory Committee of the New England Legal Foundation (NELF), a not-for-profit public interest foundation whose mission is promoting public discourse on the proper role of free enterprise in our society and advancing free enterprise principles in the courtroom. Additionally, Shanahan serves as Secretary of the Wellesley Club, which promotes literary and social culture among its members, with a focus on discussions relating to the governance and welfare of the Town of Wellesley. An ardent supporter of the Girl Scouts, Shanahan is a Troop Leader and has served on the planning committee for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’ “Leading Women Awards” event, which raises money to support the programs and properties sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.

About Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Sherin and Lodgen is a mid-sized Boston law firm specializing in real estate, litigation, and business law. With nearly 50 attorneys, the firm handles complex matters, while providing responsive, senior-level attention to every matter. Known for its effective, efficient and focused representation, Sherin and Lodgen delivers sophisticated analysis and a high touch service by developing an in-depth understanding of clients’ business goals, issues, concerns and emerging industry trends.