Joined newsPRos in 2022 | 21 years in the Legal Journalism and Public Relations industries
Shawn connects legal professionals at national and global law firms with reporters and editors at key media outlets, leveraging his dual background in journalism and paralegal work. His expertise spans media relations, legal storytelling and targeted communications supporting lawyers in insurance, white collar defense, real estate, media and advertising, emerging technologies, to name just a few.
Shawn managed legal news reports at LexisNexis and covered critical legal developments at Law360, focusing on the insurance, healthcare, energy, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors, as well as practice areas such as IP.
His proficiency with social platforms enables him to build strong relationships with reporters and secure high profile media placements for newsPRos clients. Shawn’s paralegal experience further enhances his nuanced approach to legal communications.
He holds a B.A. in English and Communication from Cabrini University, completed graduate studies in Public Relations and Strategic Communications at Villanova University, and earned a Master’s in Leadership from Cabrini University.
Specializations/Key Strengths
- Leveraging social media to connect with journalists
- Media Relations & Storytelling
- Strategic Communications for Legal Practices
- Targeted Messaging & Outreach
Fun fact
Shawn is a passionate storyteller who directed a radio news program for a Kurdish audience of over 1 million listeners and several news segments for a Turkish audience.