NEW YORK, NY, July 09, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shannon Bahnsen, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Over the past 15 years, Ms. Bahnsen has enjoyed a thriving reputation as a leader and mentor in the legal services industry, specializing in commercial real estate. Currently, she is an associate attorney in the real estate department at Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein LLP, where she drafts and negotiates commercial lease agreements and ancillary documents for retail, industrial, office and other high-end commercial properties, representing both landlords and tenants. Ms. Bahnsen is actively involved in client relations, handling assignments from firm partners and proactively sourcing new clients through referrals from various networks. Her proclivity for big-picture thinking sets her apart from her competitors, making her a driven and invaluable asset to clients seeking her services.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Bahnsen gained valuable experience as an associate at Mavrides, Moyal, Packman & Sadkin LLP and at Amato Law Group PLLC. She began her career in residential real estate before shifting to commercial real estate, completing several formative internships that showcased her early leadership potential.

Ms. Bahnsen has earned numerous honors that testify to her success. Most recently, she was named one of New York's Rising Stars by Super Lawyers in 2025 and 2026, and she was featured in the New York Real Estate Journal's "2025 Women in Real Estate" and "2026 Ones to Watch: Rising Stars" spotlights. She attributes much of her success to the principles of hard work, determination and patience, noting that persistence and consistency have been instrumental in both her personal and professional growth. She also emphasizes the importance of resilience, particularly when facing setbacks or challenges.

Ms. Bahnsen holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, graduating summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany in 2008. Amid a major economic recession, she considered law for its intellectual appeal and the wide range of professional opportunities, both within and beyond legal practice. Subsequently, she earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Brooklyn Law School in 2011 and became licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Ms. Bahnsen is equally devoted to civic and volunteer opportunities, having participated in a women's mentoring program at Brooklyn Law School. Likewise, through Girls Inc., a nonprofit that supports young girls exploring various career paths, she participated in a speed-mentoring event in which she met with groups of middle- and high-school students and answered questions about her work in the legal sector.

Beyond her career, Ms. Bahnsen is a dedicated wife and proud mother of two children. In the coming years, she plans to deepen her knowledge in commercial leasing and is enthusiastic about mentoring future women lawyers. Her ongoing involvement with law school students and emerging legal professionals demonstrates her unwavering desire to give back, a value that, combined with her persistent determination, will have a lasting influence.

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