Parsons Behle & Latimer

Shawna's love and understanding of people and the law creates a unique ability to help individuals and families design their own estate plans that will communicate their values as well as organize their legacies. Of paramount importance in estate planning is a trusted, competent and caring attorney to guide you through the necessary sensitive and confidential concerns and objectives involved in wills and trusts; and Shawna is committed to each of her clients to bring the necessary components to every interaction. She communicates regularly and promptly, helps clients understand important aspects of estate planning and preempts conflict by creating a thorough, careful and personal plan.

Capabilities

Trusts, Wills & Estates

Biography

Shawna Doughman is a member of Parsons Behle & Latimer's Trusts, Wills & Estates practice team, where she helps families prepare for their futures through estate planning. She received a B.A. degree in psychology from Brigham Young University; a master’s degree in family counseling from Santa Clara University; and a J.D. from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, where she acted as editor of the Law Review.

Her career includes various roles in investor relations and human resources with publicly traded companies. Shawna has particular interest and experience in family counseling and has worked with both East Bay Family Defenders and The Legal Aid Society in Northern California.

Shawna is licensed to practice law in both Utah and California.

Accomplishments

Academic

Golden Gate University, J.D. 2021 (Top 10)

Santa Clara University, M.A., Counseling, 2018

Brigham Young University, B.A. Psychology, 1998

CALI Awards:

Criminal Law
Property
Legal Writing and Research I
Legal Writing and Research II
Evidence
Constitutional Law II
Criminal Procedure I

Witkin Award:

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Associations

Professional

American Bar Association

Bar Association of San Francisco

Community

East Bay Family Defenders

The Legal Aid Society of Northern California

Insights

Parsons Behle & Latimer Retains Board of Directors and Builds on Pattern of Strategic Growth in Intermountain Region: Names four new shareholders to launch 2023

Parsons Behle & Latimer Provides Additional Trusts, Wills & Estate Planning Services to Summit, Wasatch and Utah County Clients

Credentials

Licensed

Utah

California

Education

Golden Gate University School of Law