Anthony Shannon Joins Perkins Coie as Chief People Officer

Perkins Coie announces that Anthony Shannon has joined the firm as its new Chief People Officer. He will oversee all of Perkins Coie’s human resources operations, including benefits, lateral partner recruiting, lawyer recruiting and retention, staff employment, learning and engagement, and employee relations.

Anthony joins Perkins Coie from Kobre & Kim LLP, where he has served as the global people officer since 2021. In that role, he was responsible for all of the firm’s talent, training, and resource programs.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Anthony held several leadership positions. He served as director of employee relations and human resources business partners at his prior firm, as interim and assistant chief talent officer, and as director of labor relations for a Connecticut municipality. Earlier in his career, he worked as an employment lawyer at Shipman & Goodwin LLP.

“I am excited about Anthony joining the firm and confident that his leadership will make a meaningful impact as we continue to evolve our culture, invest in talent, and drive the firm’s success,” said Roger Wilkes, Perkins Coie’s Chief Operating Officer.

Anthony has extensive experience managing legal recruitment and programs in national and international markets. He is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Certified Professional. He received his J.D. from the University of Connecticut and his B.S. from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.

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