Shannon Rozner

She/Her/Hers

J.D., Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

General Counsel — Office of the General Counsel
Executive Team
Office of the President
Office of the General Counsel
Washington, D.C. Office

About Shannon

Shannon Rozner joined Chautauqua Institution in January 2019. As general counsel, Shannon oversees all aspects of the organization’s legal work, including policy development, legal research and advising, and coordination with outside counsel. She also oversees the Institution’s safety and security functions. As corporate secretary, Shannon serves as a conduit for communication among trustees, management, and corporation members, serves as custodian of the organization’s records, and advises the board on governance matters.

Shannon was a licensed financial advisor who served for five years as chief operating officer and then as president of a financial planning firm she helped found in Maryland. In five years under her leadership, the practice saw 60 percent growth in assets. She was particularly involved in advising female clients and in supporting the work of her fellow female advisors, with whom she continues to share practice and leadership ideas.

Shannon received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Bonaventure University. Before entering law school, she worked with at-risk youth in Detroit and then with college students as a campus minister in suburban Detroit. She received her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduation, she spent nine years at an international law firm, specializing in securities enforcement work and two years in the Market Regulation Division of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Shannon and her family are frequent participants in the Institution’s programs and own a home on the grounds. She loves swimming, boating and reading (she is a member of the CLSC Class of 2019).

Why did you choose to work at Chautauqua? What do you like about working at Chautauqua?

I came to Chautauqua because I believe its mission can contribute positively to a world that needs it. I love working here because I am surrounded by curious, smart people who believe the same.

Current and Former Volunteer or Board Roles

Alumni Advisory Group – Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic; former Director, Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington; former Director, Friends of Guest House

Professional Affiliations

Admitted to practice law in New York

Personal Interests

Swimming, boating, reading