Shannon Chao

Shannon Chao advises and defends employers in labor and employment law matters. Her practice includes representing clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. She handles cases involving wage and hour issues, discrimination claims, and workplace compliance. Shannon also supports clients during union elections and labor disputes.

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Cornell University. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in law school, she served on the Nevada Law Journal and built hands-on experience through several notable internships and externships.

Shannon strengthened her foundation in employment law through legal internships at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office. She also clerked at two national law firms and completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Gloria M. Navarro of the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada. These experiences sharpened her understanding of complex employment disputes.

Shannon brings a unique perspective to her legal work from her time in human resources at Caesars Entertainment. Her background helps her offer practical and service-focused advice to employers. She effectively guides clients through workplace challenges with clarity and strategic focus, especially in the hospitality industry.

Shannon Chao is admitted to practice in Nevada and the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada. She is an active member of the State Bar of Nevada, including its Labor & Employment Law Section, and the Asian Bar Association of Nevada. With strong ties to Las Vegas, she remains committed to supporting employers throughout the local business community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Kamer Zucker Abbott
• Member, State Bar of Nevada, Labor and Employment Section
• Member, Asian Bar Association of Nevada
• Member, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (2024)

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• William S. Boyd School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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