Shannon Liss-Riordan
About Shannon Liss-Riordan
Shannon Liss-Riordan is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Shannon Liss-Riordan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Lichten & Liss-Riordan PC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Boston, MA
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