Shannon Mendez Smith

Shannon brings twenty-three (23) years of experience in partnering with attorneys in all phases of legal representation. She has assisted attorneys in voir dire, trials, litigation, and mediations in personal injury law, family law and criminal law. Shannon has been on a winning team in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit more than once. She grew up in Baird, Texas a small town in Callahan County where she later moved to Abilene, Texas to pursue her career in paralegal studies. She has been an active member of the Paralegal Division State Bar of Texas since 2014. Shannon is proud to be a member of District 11 Subcommittee Chair. Shannon received an award from The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas for making outstanding contributions to the delivery of legal services to low-income Texans. Shannon has been a member of the Capital Area Paralegal Association and NALA Paralegal Association. She has attended numerous seminars and continuing education courses. Shannon is a leader in the paralegal community. She was part of a small group of paralegals who created the Big Country Paralegal Association which now has over 122 members. Shannon is very friendly, outgoing and has never met a stranger. Taking care of her clients provides her with a great deal of satisfaction. She finds enjoyment in the fact that clients can rely on her and know that she we will be advocating for them. Shannon is happily married and on her days off she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Shannon’s hobby is CrossFit. She’s a member of CrossFit Backward Arrow. Shannon has competed in CrossFit Open Games and in 2022, at the age of 51,she competed in ALOTO, A Women’s Only CrossFit Fitness Challenge. Shannon strives for a challenge!