August 12, 2024 – SMD attorneys, Susan Dinneen and Shannon Sale, have been recognized in the August 2024 edition of New Orleans Magazine’s special section, Ladies Who Launch. This section celebrates local women in business, their entrepreneurial spirit, professional accomplishments, and community involvement. Susan and Shannon are recognized among fifteen other successful New Orleans women.

The publication includes a short description of each and also highlights their professional accomplishments.

The following is an excerpt from the publication:

Susan Dinneen

The motto, ‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it’, has been the throughline of Susan Dinneen’s professional life. Five years ago, after serving as partner at a prominent downtown defense firm, Susan co-founded the law firm Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC, along with two partners. Since then, Susan has worked to nurture the firm’s growth, establishing it as one of the leading, young defense firms in the city. While building a successful firm and representing national clients in complex, contentious litigation would be enough for most, Susan’s strong sense of civic duty drives her to do more. She currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for the Lakeview Crime Prevention District and has previously served on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including the Junior League of New Orleans and Girls on the Run New Orleans. Susan’s professional and civic works have been recognized by designations from Super Lawyers, New Orleans CityBusiness, Inside New Orleans and Biz New Orleans.

Click HERE to see Susan’s profile on the New Orleans Magazine website.

Shannon Sale

A true problem solver and experienced litigator, attorney Shannon Sale of Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC works tirelessly to provide the best results possible for her clients. Primarily focusing on insurance defense with a specialty in commercial policies, UM/UIM, coverage disputes, extra-contractual litigation, and bad faith claims, Sale prides herself on a diverse practice and proven results. She has worked alongside the leaders of several local and national businesses in formulating best employment policies and frequently provides counsel to her group of clients.  Sale has been recognized by designations from The Best Lawyers in America and Top Lawyers in Louisiana for her achievements and is a proud member of both the American, Louisiana, and New Orleans Bar Association, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and Association of Women Attorneys.  Continuing her main passion of guiding young lawyers, Sale was recently nominated to serve as a mentor with Loyola University New Orleans’ Women’s Leadership Academy – Cohort 6.

Click HERE to see Shannon’s profile on the New Orleans Magazine website.

ABOUT STRAUSS MASSEY DINNEEN

At Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC we provide big law services in a boutique environment that allows us to be nimble and responsive. Our firm, located in New Orleans, LA and Gulfport, MS, serves the Gulf South with lawyers licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. We focus our practice on the representation of the insurance industry and businesses. Our lawyers have unique experience handling insurance “bad faith,” insurance coverage, insurance fraud, trucking and transportation, first party property, catastrophe claims and commercial litigation.

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