Shannon Lang
Attorney
Shannon Lang is a dedicated attorney with an extensive and successful background in complex business and commercial litigation. Ms. Lang has successfully litigated multi-million-dollar cases and won verdicts or settlements in the millions. She has been recognized as an H-Magazine “Top Lawyer” and a Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Star”—a recognition awarded to no more than 2.5% of Texas lawyers. She is known for her sound legal judgment, strong advocacy skills, and ability to simplify complicated concepts for clients, judges, and juries. Currently, Ms. Lang is working on a high-profile contract case against one of the world’s largest social media companies.
Ms. Lang graduated from San Diego State University with B.A. degrees in both Biology and Sociology and earned a Master’s degree in Forensic Science from Marshal University. She then attended the University of Virginia School of Law where she was a member of Law Review until graduating with honors in 2007.
Following law school, Ms. Lang clerked for Judge Nancy Atlas in the Southern District of Texas, and in 2008, she joined Covington & Burling in Washington D.C. Ms. Lang then honed her litigation skills at Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius, LLP, and later at Edison McDowell & Hetherington, LLP, before joining Sturm Law Firm in 2014.
Ms. Lang is licensed in Texas, California, and the District of Columbia and is an active member of the Houston Bar Association, the Community Association Institute, and Garland R. Walker American Inns of Court.
Bar Admissions
- State of Texas, 2009
- State of California, 2008
- District of Columbia, 2009
Education
- J.D. (2007), University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Master’s in Forensic Science, Marshal University, Huntington, West Virginia
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
Professional Associations
- Houston Bar Association, Habitat for Humanity Committee Member
- Houston Association of Women Attorneys
- Community Association Institute
- American Inn of Court, Garland R. Walker
Past Employment Positions
- Sturm Law Firm, Attorney, 2014-2016
- Edison McDowell & Hetherington, LLP, Attorney, 2012-2014
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Associate, 2010-2012
- Covington & Burling, Associate, 2008-2010
- Judge Nancy Friedman Atlas, South District of Texas, Law Clerk, 2007-2008
Community Engagement
- Ms. Lang has volunteered with the Houston Bar Association Habitat for Humanity and currently volunteers on the Houston Bar Association Law Week Committee and at various Community Association Institute (CAI) events throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. She is also a proud supporter of the American Humane Society.
Lang & Associates, PLLC
Committed to the law. Dedicated to our clients. Our attorneys are here to help guide you through it all.
Trust
At Lang & Associates, we provide our clients with the experience and professional capabilities of a "Biglaw" firm while providing the personal service and attention of a small firm. Our record of success reflects our ability to manage and try complex cases and provide sophisticated counsel and advice to our clients.
Knowledge
The attorneys at Lang & Associates are licensed in multiple states and have a continual presence in both state and federal courts. Our familiarity with the “ins and outs” of local and federal rules and procedures enables us to serve as a comprehensive resource for all types of litigation. We are a leader in the marketplace for the breadth and scope of our legal services and the quality and commitment of our attorneys.
Ability
Talent, skill, and proficiency allow the team at Lang & Associates to easily navigate through the litigation process in the most efficient and cost-effective manner for each client. We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions to difficult problems and will never recommend a course of action just because it will increase our fees.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is one of the core values of our practice at Lang & Associates. It is our ethical duty to protect the privacy of our clients when they share information with us. We take this responsibility very seriously and diligently maintain the security and privacy of all client information.
Communication
Our firm is unique in that we care about each client's individual needs, not just his or her legal needs. When it comes to our clients, we believe in open lines of communication and responsiveness. We are dedicated to advising our clients at every stage of the process. By helping clients address and anticipate challenges, our lawyers are able to guide them to make informed economic decisions each step of the way.
Integrity
Lang & Associates prides itself on a standard of excellence that is deeply rooted in integrity, ethics, and professionalism. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our clients' businesses and lives. We are committed to doing the right thing, at the right time, for every client served.
