Robert Shannon | Attorney | Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Robert T. Shannon

Managing Partner

Chicago, IL

He/Him

"I’m dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for my clients with a results-driven approach that protects their interests."

312-704-3901

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Robert T. Shannon

Managing Partner

Chicago, IL

He/Him

"I’m dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for my clients with a results-driven approach that protects their interests."

312-704-3901

Email cnNoYW5ub25AaGluc2hhd2xhdy5jb20=

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About Bob

Bob navigates complex matters to develop focused strategies at the intersection of law, government, and politics. A veteran litigator, Bob represents prominent clients, managing sensitive and high-exposure cases. With significant trial experience in state and federal courts, he was honored by the Jury Verdict Reporter for obtaining the top defense verdict of the year for a long-time client, the Chicago White Sox. Bob also has a regulatory practice, advising well-known Chicago businesses, nonprofits, elected officials, lobbyists, and public entities. He serves as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois, Special Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, and Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago. Previously, he was a prosecutor in the city's Special Prosecutions Division.

Bob first entered public service as an assistant to former US Senator Alan J. Dixon in both the Senator's Chicago and Washington, DC offices. He subsequently worked as a legislative assistant to US Representative Charles Hatcher, focusing on the Congressman's domestic legislative positions.

Areas of Focus

Industries:

- Government

Services:

Experience

Lead attorney representing Cook County Sheriff in the well-known lawsuit Michael Shakman v. Democratic Party of Cook County.
Represented Cook County Recorder of Deeds in Michael Shakman v. Democratic Party of Cook County.
Defended the Cook County Sheriff as lead attorney in the wrongful death lawsuit Michael Chambers v. Sheriff Sheahan, arising from a wedding brawl at the Countryside Holiday Inn. Crain's Chicago Business identified this lawsuit as one of its most significant cases in 2007.
Successfully defended reporter's privilege in a defamation case where the plaintiff had sought access to the reporter's text messages with a radio show host. Hinshaw had argued that the Illinois Reporter’s Privilege protected the communications with the reporter as her journalistic work product, and the court agreed.
Represented two US congressmen in a lawsuit by Illinois Republicans challenging the congressional map drawn by Illinois Democrats in Judy Biggert, et al. v. Illinois State Board of Elections, et al.

Recognition

The Daniel Burnham Fellowship for Executives by Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC), 2025 Cohort
Jury Verdict Reporter, Trial Lawyer Excellence, Outstanding Defense Verdict in a Premises Liability Case, Award, 2014
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine, 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, 2003
Leading Lawyer, Governmental, Municipal, Lobbying & Administrative Law; Commercial Litigation