Kagan Stern Attorneys Selected As Rising Legal Stars
May 5, 2025
Kagan Stern is pleased to share that three of the firm’s Associates – Patrick Daley, Shannon Hayden, and Veronica Mina – were among What’s Up Annapolis Magazine’s 2025 Class of “Up and Coming Lawyers” (also called Rising Legal Stars). To qualify, lawyers have to be 40 years of age or under and each has demonstrated a level of excellence in their areas of practice.
Recognized in the areas of business law and litigation, Patrick Daley was recognized in his final year of eligibility. What’s Up Magazine stated that Mr. Daley continues “to epitomize what we in the legal community think of when it comes to an Up & Coming lawyer. He is nothing but dependable, hardworking, articulate, and successful in everything that he touches.” Mr. Daley’s litigation practice focuses on business disputes as well as real estate and construction litigation.
Also recognized in the areas of business law and litigation, Shannon Hayden was recognized by What’s Up Magazine for playing “a pivotal role in multiple jury and court trials resulting in victories for the firm’s clients [and] . . . develop[ing] a reputation for her dependability, litigation skills, and aptitude for assisting clients efficiently and effectively in their time of need.” Ms. Hayden’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of business, real estate, and fiduciary litigation arising out of estate and trusts disputes.
Veronica Mina also was recognized in the areas of business law and litigation, and What’s Up Magazine noted that Ms. Mina “demonstrates tremendous aptitude for success in the litigation world, helping to obtain a major preliminary injunction for one client after a four-day hearing and multiple judgments in other matters in favor of the firm’s clients.” Ms. Mina practice focuses on business and employment disputes, including wage and hour and discrimination cases.
“Patrick, Shannon, and Veronica all have done a great job for our clients since joining our firm,” said Jonathan Kagan, Kagan Stern’s Managing Partner. “They all exhibit the skills and qualities you want in a lawyer; we are excited to have them as part of the team and look forward to continuing to see their careers develop and flourish in the years to come,” added Kagan.
Click here to learn more about Kagan Stern, Patrick Daley, Shannon Hayden, and Veronica Mina. Click here to see the entire issue of What’s Up Annapolis Magazine’s 2025 Class of “Up and Coming Lawyers.”