Biography

Shannon Dunham represents companies in business and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and the negotiation of enterprise-level agreements, including technology, software and content licensing and development.

Backed by over 20 years of broadband and telecommunications industry experience, including nine years as in-house counsel at a publicly traded Fortune 100 operator, Shannon has provided legal support for all aspects of technical operations. She leverages that experience to serve her many broadband, telecommunications and media clients today. In each instance, Shannon listens carefully, and asks the right questions to gain a clear understanding of their business needs and goals. By integrating into the client’s operations, she is able to respond swiftly, identify opportunities and address operational issues effectively. Always striving for efficiency and risk minimization, she takes a proactive approach, anticipating concerns and proposing solutions before problems arise.

She has functioned as outside corporate counsel, advising broadband companies on their general operations and a host of business matters. She has developed compliance programs, privacy policies, conducted internal audits and has led, managed and coordinated interdisciplinary teams on numerous special projects.

Her experience further extends to advising clients across various industries on procurement and consumer protection issues including advertising and promotions, and issues regarding sweepstakes and contests.

Background

Prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale, Shannon was a member in the Denver office of a national law firm. She also has extensive broadband and telecommunications industry experience; she spent nine years in-house, including serving as Vice President-Legal, at a publicly traded Fortune 100 broadband operator.

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis  (LL.M., 1999)
    • Taxation
  • Washburn University  (J.D., 1998)
  • Southern Illinois University  (B.A., 1995)
    • Mass Communications and Business Marketing

Admissions

  • Missouri

Professional Activities

  • Meridian Society
  • Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, Class XV (Fellow)
  • Women in Cable Telecommunications Midwest Chapter

Charitable and Civic Involvement

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates, Jersey County, Illinois, Chapter
  • Erce, LLC

Highlights

Experience

Formation of Equity Joint Venture for $1 Billion Insurance Consortium

Represented a non-controlling owner in the formation of an equity joint venture that served as a managing general underwriter for a consortium of insurance companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenues, and...

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Armstrong Teasdale Named a Champion for Diversity & Inclusion

Armstrong Teasdale has been named a Champion for Diversity & Inclusion by the St. Louis Business Journal. The firm was recognized for its sponsorship and mentorship programs, leadership development, employee resource groups, and workplace...

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Protect, Prevent, Defend: An In-House Counsel's IP Playbook

This CLE will provide in-house counsel with a practical framework for identifying, protecting, and defending their company’s intellectual property—from overlooked brand elements and creative works to innovations, software, and business processes. We’ll explore how...

Thought Leadership

Supreme Court Upholds SEC’s Disgorgement Power But Leaves Some Questions Unanswered

Advisory
Thought Leadership

White House Executive Order on Advanced AI Innovation and Security: Implications for the Technology and Defense Sectors

Advisory
Thought Leadership

Standards of Review Take Center Stage in Trademark Case Accepted by SCOTUS

Kyle Gottuso and Blake Chrismer
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Partners Lam, Waldman Quoted in National Media on Biscayne 21 Settlement

Jeffrey Lam and Glen Waldman
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Missouri Lawyers Weekly Names Ty Ketchum to 2026 Employment Law Power List

Tyson Ketchum
Thought Leadership

Colorado A-Companies: Options for Artists and Investors Nationwide

Advisory
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Armstrong Teasdale Secures Possession of Two Chicago High-Rises in Ground Lease Litigation

An Armstrong Teasdale litigation team successfully secured possession for its clients of two high-rises located on the 800 West block of Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, delivering a significant victory for the ground lessors in...

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