Shanna Green
About Shanna Green
Shanna Green is the Managing Director & Head of Investment Banking Legal - Equity Capital Markets at Jefferies, with a background in corporate finance and law.
Managing Director & Head of Investment Banking Legal at Jefferies
Shanna Green is currently serving as the Managing Director & Head of Investment Banking Legal - Equity Capital Markets at Jefferies. Based in New York, NY, she has held this position since 2010. Her role involves overseeing legal matters related to equity capital markets within the investment banking sector. This includes ensuring compliance with regulations and managing legal risks associated with various investment banking activities.
Experience at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
Before joining Jefferies, Shanna Green worked as a Corporate Finance Associate at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP from 2007 to 2009. During her two-year tenure in London, United Kingdom, she specialized in corporate finance law, advising clients on financial transactions and regulatory compliance. Her role required a deep understanding of financial markets and the legal frameworks that govern them.
Role at McDermott Will & Emery LLP
In 2006, Shanna Green served as an Associate at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in New York, NY. Although her tenure lasted 11 months, she gained valuable experience in legal matters related to various corporate endeavors. Her responsibilities included providing legal counsel on corporate transactions and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Background at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
From 2003 to 2005, Shanna Green worked as an Associate at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY. Over her two-year tenure, she honed her skills in corporate law, focusing on legal advisory services for corporate clients. Her role involved working on complex legal transactions and providing strategic legal advice.
Education at Cornell Law School
Shanna Green attended Cornell Law School from 2000 to 2003, where she studied Business Law and Regulation and earned her Juris Doctor (JD). Her legal education provided a solid foundation in business law, preparing her for a successful career in corporate and investment banking law.
Undergraduate Degree from Cornell University
Shanna Green obtained her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Labor and Industrial Relations from Cornell University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her undergraduate education focused on the dynamics of labor markets and organizational behavior, equipping her with the analytical skills essential for her future legal career.