Shawndra concentrates her practice on federal and state tax matters. She advises on a wide range of transactional tax issues, including tax structuring, due diligence, pre‑closing reorganizations, and drafting and analyzing tax provisions in purchase agreements. Her work also includes assisting with mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, spin‑offs, entity classification changes, and joint venture tax considerations.

Before joining Mintz, Shawndra held roles in both the private and public sectors, including positions at a global technology company and a national law firm. In those roles, she analyzed tax laws, supported transactional teams, developed tax‑related guidance and tools, and prepared memoranda addressing federal and state tax issues. She also gained experience through legal and judicial internships.

Shawndra earned her LLM in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating with honors. She received her JD, cum laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law, and she earned her BS, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida.

She is based in the New York office.