Shannon Cheng

About Shannon Cheng

Nothing external to you has any power over you.\"- RW Emerson

Experience

1. Partner

   Latham & Watkins

   Jan 2026 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   I primarily handle corporate representation, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and transactional matters.I advise public and private companies in the technology, healthcare & life sciences, and aerospace industries on M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.In addition to my commercial work, I have served as an office leader of the WEB Committee and Recruiting Committee, maintain a pro bono practice representing survivors of domestic violence, and am an active contributor to Latham’s recruiting and inclusion programs. I also serve on the board of directors of the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange of this profile may constitute attorney advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education

• University of Chicago Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2014 — 2017

• University of Southern California

  B.A. Summa Cum Laude, International Relations

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Private Equity
• Legal Writing
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Adobe Design Programs
• Spanish
• Microsoft Office
• Finance
• Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Criminal Law
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Event Planning
• Chinese
• Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Social Media
• Fluent in Chinese
• Government
• Public Speaking
• Social Networking
• Due Diligence
• Fluent in Spanish
• Powerpoint
• Prezi