Shannon Conley

Shannon Conley is a partner at the Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg, where she dedicates her practice to helping clients manage life’s most challenging transitions. Her primary areas of focus include wrongful death probate, settlement services, estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships, elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning.

Before entering the legal field, Shannon earned a Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music at Case Western Reserve University (2002), followed by a Master of Music from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University (2004), and post-graduate credentials from the Royal Academy of Music at the University of London (2005). She later pursued her Juris Doctor at Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating in 2013.

Shannon’s transition from concert pianist to attorney reflects her deep-seated commitment to service and advocacy. She is active in the legal community and contributes to organizations like the Oregon Law Commission, Disability Rights Oregon, and Wills for Heroes. Her leadership in Guardian Partners, where she serves as an instructor, underscores her dedication to protecting vulnerable individuals through legal education and oversight.

Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Shannon uses her legal knowledge to support individuals navigating probate proceedings, planning for long-term care, and ensuring the financial security of loved ones with special needs. Her empathetic approach and precise legal counsel have earned her the trust of families across the region.

Clients consistently commend Shannon Conley for her responsiveness, clarity, and professionalism. Her role at Nay & Friedenberg continues to reflect her belief that elder and estate law are tools not only for legal protection, but for preserving dignity and quality of life through every stage of adulthood.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Estate Planning and Administration Section of the Oregon State Bar
• Member, Elder Law Section of the Oregon State Bar
• Member, Disability Law Section of the Oregon State Bar
• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Law Commission’s Modernization Work Group
• Member, Washington State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• Lewis & Clark School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Royal Academy of MusicRoyal Academy of Music
  Post Graduate Diploma / Teaching Certificate, Piano Performance
• The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
  Master of Music, Piano Performance (MM)
• Portland State University
  Bachelors of Music, Piano Performance (BM)

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