Prior to becoming an attorney, Shawn worked in numerous different positions within the Andor Team, including as a law clerk, paralegal, and administrative assistant. This wide range of experience both in and outside of the courtroom has given Shawn a diverse understanding of the multifaceted nature of housing law. Shawn also has extensive experience navigating the Oregon political sphere as he has worked as a staffer in the Oregon Legislature, ran multiple Oregon electoral campaigns, and worked in a lobbying capacity during his younger years.

Shawn earned his law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, competed on the Mock Trial team, and served as an editor for the Lewis and Clark Law Review. In addition to working as a Law Review editor, Shawn was also published in the Law Review for his article on cryptocurrency-related fraud and the need for federal regulations in that area.