Frison, Shannon

Judicial Biography

Year admitted to bar:

1995

Year appointed/elected:

2013, by Gov. Deval Patrick

Bench Service:

Superior Court, 2013-
Boston Municipal Court, 2009-2013

Background

Education:

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. (1995);
Harvard University, B.A. (1992); The Basic School, U.S. Marine Corps Basic Officers Course (1997); Naval Justice School, U.S. Marine Corps (1997)

Participation as a Faculty Member or Lecturer:

Instructor, Brandeis University (2000/2002/2006)

Military Service:

Base Hawaii, Marine Forces Pacific, G-5 Policy & International Relations Branch, U.S. Marine Corps

Professional

Legal Employment History:

Owner, Frison Law Firm (2007-2009);
Senior Litigation Associate, Dwyer & Collora (2000-2007); Military Justice Officer Global War on Terrorism Mobilization, Base Japan 3FSSG, Legal Services Support Section, U.S. Marine Corps (Apr-Oct 2005);
Chief Trial Counsel, Military Justice (1998-2000) and Officer in Charge, Legal Assistance (1997-98 Air Station, New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina; U.S. Marine Corps;
Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office (1995-1996)

Professional Activities:

General Counsel and Commissioner, Women’s Professional Football League (2001-2002)

Civic and Community Activities

Honors:

A 2008 Lawyer of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly