Overview
Shannon Smith, an associate in Fisher Phillips’ Atlanta office, represents employers in litigation involving workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She counsels businesses across diverse industries, including hospitality, manufacturing and retail, and regularly advises on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
Shannon’s career began in New York, where she focused on employee benefits and executive compensation, advising employers on retirement and health and welfare plans and conducting transactional due diligence on executive compensation and benefits arrangements. Building on this foundation, she expanded her practice to include labor and employment litigation after relocating to Atlanta, where she now advises and defends employers in disputes while providing proactive compliance guidance.
Shannon’s approach to client service emphasizes transparency, reliability, and responsiveness. She values open communication and tailors her counsel to each employer’s unique needs, delivering practical strategies that protect both their business goals and workplace culture.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Shannon was an associate at Elarbee Thompson in Atlanta.