Shawnassey Howell Britt focuses in the area of entertainment law, representing a variety of clients including award winning songwriters and recording artists, record labels, music and book publishers, and artist managers. She first developed her interest in these areas when pursuing her undergraduate degree in Radio, Television and Film. While completing her degree, she began her career as a radio announcer and advertising producer. Shawnassey hosted radio programs for several years, including a short period as a volunteer for the Caribbean Division of Armed Forces Radio. She eventually expanded her advertising skills into the print arena, serving as the advertising director for an international specialty toy manufacturer, before returning to school to earn her J.D.

In addition to her entertainment law focus, Shawnassey practices in the areas of Corporate and Internet law. She co-authored This Business of Internet Law (with X. M. Frascogna, Jr. and H. Lee Hetherington), published by Billboard Books, and frequently teaches seminars on that and other subjects. Shawnassey was also recently appointed as adjunct professor at Mississippi College School of Law.

Shawnassey Howell Britt is licensed to practice in Florida and Mississippi and works in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office. She may be reached via e-mail at sbritt@frascourtlaw.com.