Shannon Connery

Shannon joined Porcello Law Offices in February 2020. She received her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston and earned both her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and her Paralegal Certificate from the University of New Haven.

During her time at New England Law, Shannon was a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship and a co-director for the Protective Order Project with the Women and Children’s Advocacy Project, for which she received formal recognition for working pro bono on the school’s Public Service Honor Roll.

Prior to joining our firm, Shannon completed an internship with a criminal defense law firm in New Haven, Connecticut, and afterwards, she was hired on as a Legal Assistant.

Shannon recognizes and appreciates the emotional aspect involved in each unique family law matter. She understands that this process can be overwhelming and works tirelessly to ensure that her clients feel heard, understood and supported. Shannon takes a passionate but reasonable approach to each case and advocates tirelessly for her clients.

Areas of Practice

• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Paternity

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts, 2023

Education

• New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts
  • D. cum laude – 2023
  • Honors: New England Scholar – 2023
• University of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Paralegal Certificate – 2019
  • S. magna cum laude – 2019
    • Major: Criminal Justice – Forensic Psychology
    • Minor: Legal Studies

Honors and Awards

• New England Scholar – New England School of Law, 2023
• Public Service Honor Roll – New England School of Law, 2022