Stephanie Shoneman
Employment Attorney, Quinn Patton

Experienced litigator bringing high-stakes commercial and regulatory experience to complex employment and legal matters.

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In the legal field, Steph prioritizes trying new things and taking calculated risks while respecting clients’ needs. Steph has both civil and criminal experience and thrives on learning about new and complicated matters. With the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center, Steph had the opportunity to argue a victim’s rights case in front of the Maryland Court of Appeals in May of 2025. Steph was also able to participate in high profile cases, including the representation of the surviving families of some of the victims of DC Sniper, Lee Boyd Malvo. Steph has worked with victims of domestic violence on their protective order, divorce, custody, and child support cases. Steph represented clients in a variety of hearings in Maryland District and Circuit courts.

 

Steph attended law school at American University’s Washington College of Law. She graduated with a JD in 2021 and is barred in Washington, DC and Maryland. While attending law school, Steph worked as a Legal Assistant at Venable, LLP, and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Steph attended The George Washington University, earning a BA in International Affairs, with concentrations in Security Policy and Conflict Resolution, and minors in Economics and Psychology. While at GW, Steph interned at Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production, the US Department of Justice Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training, and the Office of Senator Cory Booker. These roles allowed Steph to explore national and international policy and research legislative initiatives. Steph seeks adventure in all aspects of life and is an avid traveler.

 

In 2012, at the age of 17, Steph crewed a transatlantic crossing by sailing yacht, a challenge that continues to inspire both her career and personal life. Steph grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania in a family of attorneys and paralegals. Steph moved to Washington, DC, to attend GW and never left. Steph enjoys reading and crocheting while spending time with Bond, a 10-year-old tuxedo cat.

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