L. Shawn Cheadle

Member

Denver, Colorado

Phone: 303.299.8172

Fax:

[email protected]

Areas Of Emphasis

Education

  • J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    • International Law Journal, business editor
    • University of Denver Mediation Clinic, Civil Law mediator
    • Franke & Schmücker, Attorneys at Law, law clerk
  • B.A., San Jose State University
    • English, Career Writing Emphasis

Shawn Cheadle leverages his aerospace experience and passion for understanding complex aerospace and defense technologies when advising clients in space law and government contracts.

Known for his responsiveness and tenaciousness, Shawn brings a unique combination of understanding technology and business needs to help create the best possible solutions, deals, and contracts for his clients.

After 15 years as a general counsel of divisions within Lockheed Martin Space (LM Space), Shawn is experienced with a wide variety of areas within the aerospace industry, including corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; international agreements; litigation, investigations, e-Discovery, and records management; government and commercial contracts, satellite and missile defense programs; space law matters; supply chain and compliance – government, commercial, and construction contracts; launch and payload processing; and facility operations and services and security.

Shawn is a proven leader, motivator, and collaborator. Whether a captain of his football team, the manager of a legal team, or co-leader for the Aerospace practice at the firm, his ability to create effective partnerships with businesses and strategically plan and execute matters to meet their needs makes him a trusted advisor and business partner.

Publications & Presentations

PUBLICATIONS

  • Aerospace & Defense Caucus – Colorado Legislature
    Sherman & Howard Aerospace Advisory | April 25, 2024
  • 39th Space Symposium – Space Law Track
    Sherman & Howard Aerospace Advisory | April 10, 2024
  • “Counterfeit Parts and the New Law” ACC Docket, Oct 2014, p. 73
  • “Are You Certain Your Emails are Privileged?” ACC Docket, Jan / Feb 2014, p. 73
  • “Digital Management,” Corporate Practice Series, Bloomberg BNA, Oct 2013, Vol. 95, p. 79
  • “Why I Volunteer,” ACC Digital Docket, July 2013, p. 14
  • “Push vs. Pull: How much Oversight is Required of In-house Counsel in e-Discovery?” ACC Docket, May 2013, p. 82
  • “Are You Up to Date on Export Compliance?” Microwave Journal, Military Microwaves Supplement, August 2008, p. 8
  • “Defense Priority Ratings: Know the Rules,” Microwave Journal, June 2003, p. 102

 

PRESENTATIONS

  • ACC Webcast, General Counsel Roundtable (COVID-19 focus), Apr 2020
  • Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute, Oct 2019
  • America Bar Association Speaker: Space Law, Aug 2019
  • Keynote Speaker: “The Value Gap,” Masters Conference, Sep 2018
  • How Records Retention Impacts Information Governance, Masters Conference, June 2017
  • Managing Data Governance & Privacy as a Multinational, ACC GC Summit (Paris), June 2017
  • The Emerging Law of Data Ethics: IG Perspectives, ACC Annual Meeting, Oct 2016
  • CLO Roundtable on Cybersecurity (3x to Asia-Pac, U.S., UK), ACC Webcasts, Spring 2016
  • Contracting with Public Entities, ACC Mid-Year Meeting, April 2016
  • Business Case for IG and What it Means to eDiscovery Lawyers, ASU-Arkfeld, March 2016
  • Data Lifecycle: What Is It and Why It Matters to In-house Counsel? ACC Annual Meeting, Oct 2015

Professional Activities

  • Association of Corporate Counsel, Global
    • Board of Directors (Oct. 2012 – Oct. 2018)
    • Information Governance Committee, Chair (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2017)
    • Law Department Management Committee, Chair (Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2011)
  • Association of Corporate Counsel, Colorado Chapter
    • Board of Directors (Jan. 2004 – 2011)
    • President (2007)
    • President-Elect (2006)
  • American Bar Association
    • Public Contracts Section
    • International Law & Space Law Section
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Denver Bar Association
  • National Contract Management Association
  • Society for Corporate Governance

Highlights

  • Lockheed Martin Space
    • NOVA & Team Awards, COVID-19 Task Force, Estimating System (2021)
  • Lockheed Martin
    • General Counsel Award for Excellence (2019, 2018, 2010)
    • Team Excellence Award (2013)
  • Service Award, ACC Committees (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014)
  • Best Corporate Counsel, Denver Business Journal (2013)
  • Service Award, ACC Colorado (2012, 2007)
  • Jonathan L. Silber Outstanding Committee Member of the Year, ACC (2012)