I have been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 2015. I was born and raised in Westchester County, New York, and worked in family law, in various capacitiesm from September 2014 to the present. I graduated in 2005 from Ossining High School in Ossining, NY. I graduated from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, in 2009, having majored in History/Political Science. While at Saint Rose, I was a member of Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society.
I moved to Charlotte in 2012 to attend Charlotte School of Law, where I graduated with a certificate in employment law and pro bono honors in 2015. While attending Charlotte Law, I served as an Associate Justice of the Moot Court Honor Board, committee member of the Innocence Alliance, and member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. I was also selected as an intern for the North Carolina General Assembly for the summer of 2014. Throughout my law school career, I competed in multiple moot court competitions, and was a semi-finalist in an upper level moot court competition, which fueled my passion for oral advocacy.
I am passionate about helping others and I am dedicated to serving those in need; I participates in naturalization clinics, events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and many other volunteer opportunities. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and dog Ruffin, staying active, taking dance classes, and cooking. I also continue to assist with the Charlotte School of Law Moot Court Honor Board.
I currently focuses my practice on family law and I believe in the importance of affordable and efficient legal services. I understand how challenging the legal process can be and I am committed to making your experience a little easier during these emotional circumstances. I will provide you with the dedication and competent representation that you deserve.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2015 | 06/23/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Honors Recipient | Charlotte School of Law | 2015 |
Presidential Honors Scholarship Recipient | Charlotte School of Law | 2012 |
College of St Rose President’s Award for Inclusive Excellence | Former College of Saint Rose President R. Mark Sullivan | 2009 |
Hearst Foundation Endowed Minority Scholarship Recipient | Hearst Corporation | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | The Law Office of Stephen M. Corby, PLLC | 2015 - 2016 |
Legal Intern/Paralegal | The Law Office of Stephen M. Corby, PLLC | 2015 - 2015 |
Research Division Extern | North Carolina General Assembly | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | The Law Office of Stephen M. Corby, PLLC | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | The Gorman Law Firm | 2014 - 2015 |
Legal Intern | The Gorman Law Firm | 2013 - 2013 |
Student Representative | Lexis Nexis Group | 2013 - 2015 |
Paralegal | American Transit Insurance Co. | 2010 - 2012 |
Political Action Intern | Civil Service Employees Association | 2009 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) | Member | 2015 - Present |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Doll for 2016 Guys & Dolls Gala | 2015 - Present |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Carolinas Chapter | Volunteer for Great Gatsby Gala | 2015 - Present |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 2013 - Present |
Phi Alpha Theta | Member | 2006 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charlotte School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
College of Saint Rose | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
Joseph Powell, Family Attorney on May 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Shanna is a great attorney who advocates zealously for her Clients and works hard to represent her Clients best interest.
Gabrielle Valentine, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2016
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Having attended law school with Ms. Rivera, I can attest that she is a hard-working and intelligent individual who is thorough in everything she does. Ms. Rivera is a very caring and compassionate person who is able to understand the needs of her clients. I endorse Shanna Rivera without any reservation.
Joshua Valentine, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2016
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Having known Ms. Rivera for a number of years both professionally and personally, I can say that she is an extremely kind, courteous and brilliant attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. Her compassion to help those in difficult times makes her an excellent attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Melo, Unknown Attorney on Mar 11, 2016
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I have know Ms. Rivera both as an attorney and a friend for years. She is a sharp, detail-oriented attorney with an incredible work ethic and focus on her client's needs. She is both creative and innovative in her approach to legal challenges. I endorse her wholeheartedly.
Courtney Ballard, Unknown Attorney on Feb 2, 2016
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During law school I was able to observe Shanna's work ethic and high quality of professionalism. I would recommend her legal services to anyone.
Chad Cooper, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
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I know Shanna both professionally and as a friend. She is an excellent attorney and wonderful person. She is dedicated and hard-working and truly cares for her clients. I would recommend Shanna to any client in need of her services.
Blake Caulder, Unknown Attorney on Dec 29, 2015
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Shanna Rivera is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate individual and a great attorney. She genuinely cares about each individual client she serves and is a strong advocate for her clients. I have personally observed her make arguments on numerous occasions and would say she is the type of attorney I would want representing me. I most certainly recommend her without hesitation.
Timothy Sheriff, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
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Shanna is passionate about her clients and extremely understanding of the emotional aspects of any family law issue. I highly recommend her.
Gintaras Krulikas, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
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I highly recommend Shanna as an attorney. Having gone to law school with Shanna, I saw first hand how hardworking and detail oriented she is. Don't hesitate to contact Shanna for your legal needs.
Chelsea Chapman, Family Attorney on Dec 7, 2015
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Shanna is an excellent attorney who seeks to obtain the most favorable results for her clients. She is dedicated, honest and sincerely cares about the outcomes of her cases.