[Lafayette, IN] — December 20, 2024 — Gutwein Law, a business law firm representing some of the most forward-thinking businesses in the world, is proud to announce that Shannon Middleton has been named a partner at the firm. Middleton’s promotion to partner is a testament to her exceptional work ethic, dedication to client advocacy, and unwavering commitment to the firm’s goal of delivering unparalleled legal services.
"I am honored to become a partner at Gutwein Law,” said Middleton. “This firm’s dedication to helping grow its clients’ businesses and fostering a collaborative environment aligns seamlessly with my professional values. I look forward to continuing to serve our clients and contributing to the firm’s growth and success.”
Middleton focuses her practice on employment and corporate law, providing tailored legal solutions to businesses across a range of industries. Since joining Gutwein Law in 2014 and working part-time for many years while raising her family, Middleton has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to providing top-notch legal service and a passion for mentoring her peers. She has played a pivotal role in several high-profile transactions and important client matters.
Specifically, Shannon has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and banking law. She has closed complex M&A transactions, including asset sales, equity deals, and stock sales. From an employment law perspective, Shannon has experience drafting multi-state handbooks, advising on termination and leave policies, and preparing employee separation and release of claims agreements. Her banking law experience includes drafting and reviewing loan documents for multi-million-dollar transactions, analyzing title and survey documents, and negotiating subordination agreements.
“Shannon has been an integral part of our team since she joined,” said Stuart Gutwein, Managing Partner of Gutwein Law. “Her leadership, insight, and deep understanding of our clients’ needs have been invaluable. We are thrilled to recognize her contributions to our clients and firm.”
Shannon received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University, Mitch Daniels School of Business, prior to attending Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she was the Executive Notes Editor for the International and Comparative Law Review and a published author.
For more information about Gutwein Law and its services, please visit www.gutweinlaw.com.
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About Gutwein Law
Gutwein Law is a full-service business law firm providing its clients with services, including entity formation and capital raising, employment, patents and trademarks, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to business law, the firm is also heavily involved in the areas of real estate, employment, and estate, trust, and business succession planning and administration. Gutwein Law has offices in Lafayette, Indianapolis, Evansville, and Minneapolis (MN).
