Shawn D. Fabian
About Shawn D. Fabian
Shawn D. Fabian is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Shawn D. Fabian is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Location: Chicago, IL
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