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Protecting You
One Step at a Time

Our Team thrives on ensuring organizations and institutions are compliant, while staying true to their
mission and communities.

Shannon Lynch, Founder of AlignED, smiling in teal shirt and gray blazer in an office.

Shannon Lynch, J.D.

Meet the Founder of AlignED Consulting, LLC—your trusted partner in navigating the complex, high-stakes landscape of institutional civil rights, equity, and compliance. Shannon brings a rare blend of deep legal expertise, administrative insight, and hands-on crisis management. Shannon has served several educational institutions and trained multiple nonprofits on the benefits and importance of compliance. 

Holding a Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law and a B.A. in Communications from Rowan University, Shannon pairs sharp legal analysis with clear, empathetic, and persuasive communication. Her experience spans the full spectrum of federal compliance—from Title IX and Title VI/VII to ADA accommodations, impartial grievance investigations, and community risk mitigation.

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Whether you need to audit your current policies, deliver transformative civil rights training, or bring rigorous, objective oversight to your institution's equity practices, Shannon delivers the legal authority and strategic vision needed to address your community concerns and create an equitable future.

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