Kieran J. Shanahan named to Board of Trustees for Bennett College for Women
Posted: 06-13-2006 :

RALEIGH, N.C. – Shanahan Law Group has announced that Kieran J. Shanahan, principal of the firm, has been named to the Board of Trustees for Bennett College for Women, a small, private, historically black liberal arts college for women. As a board member, Shanahan’s responsibilities are to ensure that the college’s purpose, principles, function and activities are being pursued in a responsible manner with the utmost integrity. Bennett College is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
“I welcome this opportunity to work with the Board as it charts the revitalization of Bennett College,” said Shanahan. “Its storied past, its unending commitment to excellence and its dedication to educating women to compete and succeed in the global economy are what attracted me to this venerable institution.”

About Kieran J. Shanahan:
Kieran J. Shanahan is a former federal prosecutor and an experienced litigator with extensive trial court experience in federal and state courts. Shanahan spent five years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, where he was recognized as one of the most outstanding federal prosecutors in the country. Shanahan recently completed four elected terms on the Raleigh City Council, and has been active in GOP politics for many years.

About Shanahan Law Group:
Shanahan Law Group was founded in 2001 when Kieran J. Shanahan decided that a niche existed in the practice of law in Raleigh for a boutique law firm to handle complex business and other litigation matters. Shanahan Law Group represents a variety of business entities and individuals, and offers business advice, litigation, and Trust and Estate services. The firm has over 75 years of collective experience in business, political, and legal arenas. For more information, please call (919) 856-9494 or view the firm’s website at http://www.shanahanlawgroup.com.

About Bennett College for Women:
Bennett College for Women is a small, private, historically Black liberal arts college for women. The college offers women an education conducive to excellence in scholarly pursuits; preparation for leadership roles in the workplace, society, and the world; and life-long learning in a technologically advanced, complex global society. As a United Methodist Church-related institution, Bennett College for Women promotes morally grounded maturation, intellectual honesty, purposeful public service, and responsible civic action. The goals of the college continue to focus on the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural growth of young women who must be prepared for lifelong learning and leadership. Since 1930, more than 5,000 women have graduated from Bennett College for Women. Known as Bennett Belles, these alumni continue to be among contributing women of achievement in all walks of life.