Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Fort Worth associate Shannon Dugan has been elected Chair of the State Bar of Texas Aviation & Space Law Section.

Shannon will serve a one-year term leading the Section, a voluntary organization of the State Bar of Texas that supports attorneys who practice in, or have an interest in, aviation and space law. Her election follows her prior service as Vice Chair of the Section.

“I’m honored to serve as Chair of the Aviation & Space Law Section and to work alongside colleagues who are committed to supporting lawyers in this specialized and evolving area of practice,” Shannon said. “I look forward to helping advance the Section’s educational programming, professional connections, and engagement with aviation-related legal issues across Texas.”

“I look forward to helping advance the Section’s educational programming, professional connections, and engagement with aviation-related legal issues across Texas.”

As Chair, Shannon will help advance the Section’s mission to provide education, resources, and community for attorneys practicing aviation and space law in Texas.

The Aviation & Space Law Section promotes the study and understanding of aviation and space law, legislation, and regulations. The Section also encourages the growth of the specialty, fosters connections among practitioners, serves as a resource for engagement with local, state, and federal governmental entities affecting aviation law, and supports aviation safety advocacy in legislative and regulatory matters.

Meet Shannon

Shannon Dugan is a litigation associate who represents corporate and individual clients in aviation, transportation, insurance coverage, product liability, and commercial disputes. She has managed matters in state and federal courts across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Ohio, including conducting depositions, leading mediations, and arguing dispositive motions. Shannon also brings appellate experience, having drafted briefs for the Fifth Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas.