Overview
Shannon Lynch Haen counsels clients on complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects throughout a project’s life cycle. Experienced in construction counseling as well as IP prosecution — and leveraged by her prior engineering career — Shannon works with clients to meet their long-term goals while successfully navigating the daily challenges of their businesses. She represents project owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and lenders in projects across the nation.
Construction Contracts
Shannon drafts and negotiates agreements in many different areas related to construction work. This includes commercial and industrial construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, and traditional energy production projects utilizing EPC, design-build, GMP, professional services, and procurement agreements. She counsels parties performing a wide range of roles — encompassing everything from utility owners to specialized subcontractors. Shannon advises clients regarding prohibited foreign entity (PFE) and material assistance requirements for certain tax-credit eligible projects. She provides analysis and guidance on jurisdictional-based issues, including indemnification, lien laws, prompt payment, and contractor licensing.
Construction Project Counseling
Shannon supports clients by providing ongoing assistance during construction projects, including counseling regarding changes, delays, tariffs, force majeure, indemnification, and other construction project matters.
IP Interaction and Counseling
As a USPTO-licensed patent attorney, Shannon provides tailored and actionable solutions for business issues that interact with intellectual property rights.
Engineering Experience
For nearly a decade prior to law school, Shannon worked as a mechanical engineer for two significant global manufacturers.
Personal Interests
Outside the office, Shannon wants to be outdoors and is kept on her toes by her kids, who have turned her into a full-time referee, chauffeur, and self-appointed expert on selecting the exact jacket combination for adventures in Colorado's ever-changing weather. When the house finally goes quiet, she treasures those rare moments of solitude as though they were billable hours.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Colorado
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D. (2015)
Colorado State University
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2004)
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
Shannon is a member of the Colorado Lawyers Committee Children’s Task Force and helps serve as pro bono legal counsel to veterans.
Civic Activities
- For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) — Volunteer, 2009-16
Honors
- Best Lawyers — “Denver Ones to Watch” in IP Law, 2022
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025