Shannon Skillings

Shannon Skillings, serving as an associate within the business law domain at Goodmans, is on her way to establishing a versatile corporate law practice. Her clientele spans from startups to well-established public entities.

Earning her JD in 2020 from Western University, Shannon distinguished herself early on with a summer stint at Goldcorp Inc., focusing on Mining Finance. Her commitment to serving the community was evident during her time with the Western Community Legal Services Clinic, where she offered legal guidance pro bono. Shannon's pre-law experience includes a significant role at Export Development Canada, where she contributed as a Compliance & Ethics Advisor.

Goodmans welcomed Shannon initially as a summer intern in 2019, paving her path to becoming an associate in the firm by 2021.

Her primary focus is on facilitating mergers and acquisitions, showcasing her growing expertise in this area.

Her academic background includes a J.D. from Western University and a B.Comm. from Carleton University. Shannon is affiliated with the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association, marking her formal entry into the legal profession in 2021.

Shannon has contributed to the understanding of virtual shareholder meetings through client updates, emphasizing their increasing prevalence in the public sector due to the pandemic. Her interest in intellectual property led to discussions on Health Canada's decisions affecting the pharmaceutical sector, as well as commentary on Microsoft's strategic design patents to safeguard its Surface device aesthetics. Furthermore, Shannon has kept a close eye on the evolving tech landscape, highlighting Google's expansion of its accelerators to Canadian startups and Bold Commerce's growth as a testament to the innovative spirit beyond Shopify's shadow in Ottawa.