Born : Los Angeles, California

Bar : Washington State, Admitted 1995

Law School : Seattle University School of Law; Juris Doctor, 1995

College : Seattle University; Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, summa cum laude, 1991. Honors Program 1987-1989; Academic and Soccer Scholarships.

Awards : Truman Scholar for Washington State, 1989

High School : Central Valley High School; Spokane, Washington. Valedictorian, 1987.

Practice Areas : Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning & Wills, Immigration & Naturalization Law, and Workers Compensation.

Biography : Shawna was admitted to practice law on October 17th, 1995. This October, Shawna celebrated her "13 Year Anniversary."

Shawna has been an Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics at Seattle University.

Shawna has also taught Paralegal Studies, Family Law, and Administration of Justice for the Law and Justice Department at Central Washington University.

Shawna is an avid sports enthusiast. She enjoys waterskiing and playing soccer, as well as traveling and boating. Shawna lives with her husband in Pierce County