Daily Report (Law.com) Selects Shannon Cherney as a Finalist for Most Promising Newcomer Award

Daily Report (Law.com) has chosen Shannon Cherney as a finalist for its 2026 Most Promising Newcomer award, an honor recognizing her initiative, trial experience, and commitment to professional growth.

In a Q&A with Daily Report, Cherney described stepping into a lead role during preparation for a high‑stakes collective action trial, noting:

“I intentionally chose complex, high-impact witnesses whose testimony was critical to the defense. That decision required me to take full ownership of the preparation process, from mastering the evidentiary record and factual nuances, to anticipating cross-examination strategies, preparing rebuttal themes, and aligning witness testimony with the broader trial narrative.”

She further emphasized how the experience shaped her development as a trial lawyer, explaining:

“This experience reinforced my commitment to trial advocacy and affirmed the value of taking initiative, seeking mentorship, and fully investing in opportunities to grow through responsibility.” 

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