Shannon L. Saks, a member of the Global Insurance Department, has been named a co-leader of the New York City Chapter of the Jewish American Insurance & Legal Professionals Association (JINLAW). As one of the chapter’s inaugural leaders, Shannon will help advance JINLAW’s mission of fostering excellence, integrity, and inclusivity among Jewish-American professionals in the legal and insurance industries. In this role, she will support networking and professional development opportunities, facilitate the exchange of industry insights, and contribute to the chapter through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

JINLAW is committed to strengthening connections within the legal and insurance communities by bringing together Jewish professionals and others in law and insurance to share knowledge, build relationships, and support one another’s professional growth. Through networking events, educational programming, mentorship opportunities, and advocacy initiatives, the organization provides valuable resources while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging for its members.

Shannon concentrates her practice on complex and business litigation in the areas of general liability, construction, labor law, premises liability, and breach of contract. She has more than two decades of experience defending commercial property owners, property management companies, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, municipal entities, hospitality industry clients, and nonprofit organizations facing high-exposure claims, often involving serious and catastrophic injuries and damages. Shannon participates in all aspects of the litigation process from pre-suit to resolution, including appearing in court and advocating on behalf of her clients at conferences, conducting depositions, preparing and arguing motions, and handling mediations and trials.