Shannon has been with Stoll Keenon Ogden’s Lexington office since 2002. She is a Member of the Business Services and Equine Transactional practices and the Group Leader of the Trusts & Estates practice. Shannon also serves on the board of directors for the firm.
Shannon works primarily with owners of thoroughbred racehorses a variety of equine transactional matters as well as business succession and estate planning. She represents many prominent thoroughbred operations in Kentucky and throughout the world.
Through her service to clients at SKO, Shannon builds on a family history that complements the firm’s legacy in the equine industry. Her father, the late William T. “Buddy” Bishop III, grew up on Keeneland’s grounds and ended up at the helm. He was also a partner at SKO, and she worked with him at the firm until his passing in 2008. Shannon’s grandfather, W.T. Bishop (“Bish”) was the first general manager of Keeneland when the track opened in 1936.
Shannon is a member of The Jockey Club, and lives on Foxtale Farm with her husband and two daughters.
Trusts & Estates: Shannon has helped multigenerational families plan for their estates following the sale of their businesses, allowing for a smooth transition of ownership. Her experience includes the preparation and/or implementation of Delaware Trusts.
Business Services: As part of her counsel to racetrack and equine industry organizations, Shannon has been instrumental in advancing safety and integrity standards in the Thoroughbred industry. As counsel to Thoroughbred owners, breeders and stallion farms, Shannon is regularly involved in the acquisition and sale of significant Thoroughbreds, including breeding interests. She also advises clients on the structuring of ownership of equine operations.
Equine Transactional: Shannon represents Keeneland Association, Breeders’ Cup Limited, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) and National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), among other leading equine organizations. She negotiates and drafts agreements, and advises on rules governing the conduct of racing and sales.
