Marianne K. Shanor

Marianne K. Shanor is a partner at Hathaway & Kunz in Cheyenne whose practice spans government relations and lobbying, energy and natural resources law, administrative law, civil litigation, appellate work, and business, commercial, and corporate law. She also handles government permitting, insurance and risk management, corporate litigation, and administrative hearings and investigations. Her work supports clients dealing with public agencies, regulatory systems, business disputes, and government decision-making in Wyoming.

Marianne earned a J.D. from the University of Wyoming in 2011 and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received a B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University in 2008, graduating summa cum laude. During law school, she served on the Wyoming Law Review Editorial Board and held student leadership roles. Her academic background provides a strong base for regulatory analysis, appellate writing, business counseling, and public-policy work.

Marianne’s earlier experience includes an externship with the Honorable Alan B. Johnson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, law clerk work with Hathaway & Kunz, and a legislative internship with U.S. Senator Michael B. Enzi. She represents clients in matters involving government relations, energy regulation, natural resources, administrative proceedings, commercial disputes, and appeals, drawing on experience with courts, agencies, and legislative processes.

Marianne K. Shanor is admitted in Wyoming and Colorado and has practiced before state supreme courts and federal district courts in both states. Her professional involvement includes bar associations, the American Inns of Court, and community organizations in Cheyenne. She approaches legal problems with an emphasis on responsive communication and practical options, helping clients understand regulatory and litigation risks while making informed decisions about government, business, and natural resources matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Law Firm of Hathaway & Kunz, LLP
• Young Lawyers Division, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Secretary, American Inns of Court, Ewing T. Kerr Chapter
• Member, American Bar Association
• Precinct Committeewoman, Laramie County Republican Party
• Member, Rotary Club of Cheyenne

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Colorado

Education

• University of Wyoming
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics (Summa Cum Laude)

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