About Shannon
Through my lived experience of hidden disabilities and my background in education, I understand how isolating school can feel when children’s needs aren’t seen, understood or met. This drives my commitment to ensuring no child is left behind simply because they are different.
Shannon specialises in helping families secure the education, health and social care provision their children need. Her expertise includes cases involving special educational needs, disability discrimination, judicial review, disputes with schools, disputes with local authorities, school admissions, school exclusions and subject access and data rectification requests.
Shannon’s journey into education law is shaped by her personal experience of scoliosis and neurodiversity. This informs her kind, patient and empathetic approach to working with families.
She has seven years of experience supporting young people. This includes teaching in schools in China and running a tutoring initiative for students from Hong Kong adjusting to the UK education system. This work gives her a practical understanding of the challenges that children and parents face when their needs are overlooked.
Shannon is passionate about improving diversity and representation, and has founded a non-profit mentoring programme for young Sikh women pursuing legal careers. Her understanding of how neurodiversity is perceived within minority communities enables her to guide families with cultural nuance and respect. Shannon can speak Punjabi and Hindi.
Shannon joined Russell-Cooke in 2026.
Memberships
- Member of the Education Law Association