- Provides strategic counsel on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters, informed by extensive experience in law, finance, and government.
- Brings firsthand knowledge of Colorado’s legislative and budget processes, including leadership experience on the Joint Budget Committee and House Finance Committee.
- Experienced in building consensus among businesses, government leaders, and other stakeholders to navigate complex policy issues and advance practical solutions.
Shannon Bird is an experienced attorney, policymaker, and government affairs professional, bringing more than 25 years of experience in law, finance, public policy, and government. Her background includes private legal practice, state and local government, public and corporate finance, real estate development financing, and government budgeting. This combination of experience provides Shannon with a unique perspective on the legal, financial, and policy issues facing businesses, organizations, and communities throughout Colorado.
Prior to joining Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, Shannon served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2019 through early 2026. During her tenure, she held leadership positions on the Joint Budget Committee and served as Chair of the House Finance Committee, playing an important role in developing and balancing Colorado’s state budget. Shannon prime sponsored more than 300 pieces of legislation, with more than 90 percent receiving bipartisan support. Her legislative work addressed a broad range of issues, including affordable housing, K-12 and higher education funding, healthcare access, public safety, and construction defect laws.
Before serving in the Colorado legislature, Shannon was a member of the Westminster City Council from 2015 to 2019. Her work at the local level included municipal budgeting, affordable housing, economic development, and workforce initiatives. Earlier in her career, Shannon practiced as a finance attorney, representing clients in sophisticated public and corporate finance matters, including real estate development financing, lending transactions, bond financings, and other complex business transactions.
Throughout her career, Shannon has developed a reputation for bringing together diverse perspectives and finding practical solutions to challenging issues. Her experience working with legislators, local governments, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders gives her a strong understanding of how public policy is developed and how legislative and regulatory decisions affect clients in practice.
Shannon earned her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law, her Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado Denver, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her community involvement has included leadership and service with organizations focused on education, affordable housing, and economic opportunity throughout Colorado.
EDUCATION:
- University of Denver, College of Law, Denver, CO
- Juris Doctor
- University of Colorado, Denver, CO
- Master of Business Administration
- University of Colorado, Denver, CO
- Master of Science, Finance
- University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
- Bachelor of Arts, Economics