On the Rise: P. Shane O'Neill
"After spending two classes trying to balance covalent equations, I switched from pre-med to pre-law. ... I have never regretted that decision."
June 28, 2018 at 02:11 PM
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Shane O'Neill, Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial, Atlanta.Name: P. Shane O'Neill
Title: Partner
Current primary practice area: Commercial and complex tort litigation
Experience:
Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial, 2010-present
Cetrulo & Capone, 2008-2010
Education: Suffolk University School of Law, 2008; Bowdoin College, 2002
What drew you to a career in law?
Organic Chemistry. After spending two classes trying to balance covalent equations, I switched from pre-med to pre-law at Bowdoin College. I have never regretted that decision.
Have you set a specific goal that you want to achieve in the next year?
Continuing to grow my practice by taking on complex and challenging cases for existing and new clients and becoming more involved in the pro bono community as my caseload allows.
What has been your proudest career moment and your biggest hurdle?
Proudest career moment: Being invited to join the partnership at WWHGD. Biggest hurdle: Moving to a new city (Atlanta), starting a new job (WWHGD), and studying for the Georgia bar exam—all at the same time.
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