OUR TEAM
Shanshan Liang, Esq.
Shanshan “Shannon” Liang was born in China and attended Tongji University, where she earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), and Fudan University for her minor in Law.
She moved to the United States to pursue her Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. There, she published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and at specialized conferences.
Shanshan se mudó a Florida con su familia en 2009, graduándose con honores Magna Cum Laude de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Estatal de Florida. Su formación en ingeniería le ha permitido lograr reducciones de aranceles multimillonarias para diversos clientes. Shannon + Mooney PLLC ofrece el entorno perfecto para aplicar sus habilidades legales, lingüísticas y de ingeniería.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) with high honors, Florida State University College of Law. Certificate in Business Law with highest honors.
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Tongji University.
Second Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Fudan University.
Memberships
- Asociación de Agentes de Aduanas y Transitarios de Florida (Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association).
- Colegio de Abogados de Aduanas y Comercio Internacional (Customs and International Trade Bar Association).
- Editora y Autora Publicada: Florida State University Business Review.
- Editora y Autora Publicada: Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law and Policy.
Johnathan Foege, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Born and raised in Florida, Johnathan attended Florida State University (FSU), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Italian Language and Culture, with a minor in Linguistics.
Driven by an interest in International Trade, Johnathan pursued his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the Florida State University College of Law. While there, he competed for two years in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition and served as vice president of the FSU International Law Students Association. He graduated from FSU Law with his J.D. in 2024, also earning a Certificate in International Law with honors.
Johnathan began working with Liang + Mooney, PLLC in 2023 as a law clerk. He found the firm to be a unique environment for developing his passion for international law. As an associate attorney at the firm, he is excited to contribute value and see what the future holds.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a Certificate in International Law with honors, Florida State University College of Law.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Affairs, Florida State University.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Italian Language and Culture, with a minor in Linguistics, Florida State University.
Lara Schmertmann Costa, L.L.M.
A Tallahassee native, Lara received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Portuguese, cum laude, from the University of Florida before moving to Brazil.
What was initially intended to be a short break between her undergraduate studies and law school in the United States became a permanent stay, leading her to decide to pursue her law degree in Brazil. Lara completed her law degree in 2020 and became a member of the Brazilian Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil). From 2022 to 2024, she served as a member of the Special Commission on International Law, Foreign Trade, and Maritime Law for the Bahia branch of the Brazilian Bar Association.
Lara began working with Liang + Mooney, PLLC while pursuing her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Law at Florida State University. She completed her LL.M. with highest honors, summa cum laude, in 2021, and has remained with Liang + Mooney ever since.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a Certificate in International Law with honors, Florida State University College of Law.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Affairs, Florida State University.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Italian Language and Culture, with a minor in Linguistics, Florida State University.