FEATURED PANELISTS

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M.

Shannon is the Managing Partner at The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm.

During her legal career, Shannon has represented the full spectrum of clients from international blue chip companies to single parents. After 10+ years serving as a Vice President for National Law Firm, Shannon welcomed the opportunity to return to her estate planning roots. At her current firm, Shannon is able to focus on her passion to help her clients age with dignity, grace, and independence throughout their lives while assisting the client to create their post-life legacy.

Melody LaBaron, Death Midwife

Melody has midwifed 13 of her closest loved ones through the death process, and coached countless clients to partner with the process of dying rather than resist it. 

In addition to setting up the environment to support the physical, mental, emotional and departing processes of death, Melody also helps the dying and their caregivers to prepare to experience the gifts as well as the losses of dying and grief.  

Her book, which will be published in June, is called Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space for the Dying. 

Delores Chappell, LFD

Delores Chappel is a Licensed Funeral Director with Gregory B. Levett & Sons.

Among her numerous responsibilities, Delores assist clients and family with pre-planning burial and life celebrations. Her commitment and compassion for the families she serves is displayed in the personalized and dignified funeral service she assists in planning to people of all nationalities and religions.