Shanahan Law Group, PLLC Associate Jon T. Sink Accepts Clerkship

RALEIGH, N.C. - July 16, 2014 - PRLog -- Shanahan Law Group, PLLC proudly announces associate Jon T. Sink will clerk for Judge Jennifer Elrod beginning this fall.  Mr. Sink will assist Judge Elrod on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Houston, Texas.

“I am very eager to start my clerkship and honored it will be with Judge Elrod.  She has a reputation of being smart, fair, and thorough in her jurisprudence.  She carefully weighs the arguments in each case and authors reasonable, unbiased opinions.  I am looking forward to the experience,” says Mr. Sink regarding his acceptance.

Appellate law clerks analyze and research legal issues, then educate the legal staff on those issues prior to the judicial proceedings.  They also make recommendations about the appeal and may influence a judge’s decision.  The law clerk position is one of the most prestigious in the industry and sought-after by most legal professionals.

About Jon T. Sink

Jon Sink concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation. His work involves a wide range of subjects, including complex business litigation, constitutional law, contract disputes, property rights, and technology law.  Jon is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and Tenth Judicial District Bar. He is admitted to practice in all North Carolina state courts and the federal district courts of North Carolina.

About Shanahan Law Group, PLLC

Shanahan Law Group is a boutique law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina that offers a full range of business and litigation services for small and medium size firms and individuals. The firm’s practice areas include complex business litigation, business formation and exit strategies, community banking and financial institutions, licensing and distribution, real estate, secured transactions, agribusiness, employment law, white collar criminal defense, trust and estates, and government representation. The firm has offices in downtown Raleigh and North Raleigh. For more information, call (919) 856-9494 or visit http://www.shanahanlawgroup.com.