Shannon Coy, JD, CIPP/US
Senior Associate
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Shannon advises clients on complex litigation matters, e-discovery, information governance, data privacy, and emerging technology. She represents clients in complex commercial disputes, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, government investigations, and other high-stakes matters. Her practice also includes counseling organizations on information governance, privacy compliance, and technology-related risks, helping clients navigate the legal and operational challenges...
Shannon advises clients on complex litigation matters, e-discovery, information governance, data privacy, and emerging technology. She represents clients in complex commercial disputes, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, government investigations, and other high-stakes matters. Her practice also includes counseling organizations on information governance, privacy compliance, and technology-related risks, helping clients navigate the legal and operational challenges presented by evolving technologies and data-driven business operations.
Shannon regularly counsels clients on the implementation and governance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, helping organizations assess legal risk, develop governance frameworks, and address privacy, regulatory, and litigation-related considerations. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), she provides practical guidance on U.S. privacy laws, data governance, and risk management strategies, helping clients meet evolving compliance obligations while supporting their business objectives.
presented by evolving technologies and data-driven business operations.
Shannon regularly counsels clients on the implementation and governance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, helping organizations assess legal risk, develop governance frameworks, and address privacy, regulatory, and litigation-related considerations. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), she provides practical guidance on U.S. privacy laws, data governance, and risk management strategies, helping clients meet evolving compliance obligations while supporting their business objectives.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate with Nelson Mullins (2020)
- Research Assistant, University of North Carolina School of Law (2020)
- Summer Associate, transatlantic law firm (2019)
- Summer Associate, national law firm (2019)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- Military and Veterans Law Clinic
- Information & Privacy Law Society
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader for Contracts and Constitutional Law
Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
high honors
(2021)
- Order of the Coif
- Symposium Editor, North Carolina Law Review
- Honors Writing Scholar
- Certificate of Merit in Research, Reasoning, Writing and Advocacy I
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Journalism and Global Studies, highest honors and highest distinction (2015)
Admissions
- South Carolina
Certifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US & CIPP/C), International Association of Privacy Professionals
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate with Nelson Mullins (2020)
- Research Assistant, University of North Carolina School of Law (2020)
- Summer Associate, transatlantic law firm (2019)
- Summer Associate, national law firm (2019)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- Military and Veterans Law Clinic
- Information & Privacy Law Society
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader for Contracts and Constitutional Law
Media
Shannon advises clients on complex litigation matters, e-discovery, information governance, data privacy, and emerging technology. She represents clients in complex commercial disputes, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, government investigations, and other high-stakes matters. Her practice also includes counseling organizations on information governance, privacy compliance, and technology-related risks, helping clients navigate the legal and operational challenges... presented by evolving technologies and data-driven business operations.
Shannon regularly counsels clients on the implementation and governance of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, helping organizations assess legal risk, develop governance frameworks, and address privacy, regulatory, and litigation-related considerations. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), she provides practical guidance on U.S. privacy laws, data governance, and risk management strategies, helping clients meet evolving compliance obligations while supporting their business objectives.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate with Nelson Mullins (2020)
- Research Assistant, University of North Carolina School of Law (2020)
- Summer Associate, transatlantic law firm (2019)
- Summer Associate, national law firm (2019)
Educational Activities
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- Military and Veterans Law Clinic
- Information & Privacy Law Society
- Academic Enrichment Group Leader for Contracts and Constitutional Law
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD,
high honors
(2021)
- Order of the Coif
- Symposium Editor, North Carolina Law Review
- Honors Writing Scholar
- Certificate of Merit in Research, Reasoning, Writing and Advocacy I
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, Journalism and Global Studies, highest honors and highest distinction (2015)
Admissions
- South Carolina
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