Shannon Goff Kukulka

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

12+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

615-244-6380

https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/g/goff-kukulka-shannon

Nashville City Center, Suite 2700 511 Union Street Nashville TN US

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Bio

Shannon Goff Kukulka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Shannon Goff, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon Goff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nashville (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nashville (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Nashville (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nashville (2016)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Recognized: Employment Law - Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2002

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Reviews

Jennifer Rodriguez

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex ERISA compliance issue

Our company recently faced a significant and complex ERISA compliance audit that threatened substantial penalties. We engaged Shannon Goff Kukulka at Holland & Knight based on her strong reputation in Nashville. Her deep knowledge of employee benefits law was immediately evident. She meticulously dissected our plan documents and administrative history, providing a clear, strategic roadmap that directly addressed the regulators' concerns. Her dual recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Employee Benefits Law was clearly reflected in her confident and precise counsel. The outcome was a favorable resolution that minimized our exposure and allowed us to strengthen our internal processes. While her expertise is unquestionably top-tier, there were occasional delays in receiving draft documents, likely due to her demanding caseload. Overall, Shannon’s twelve years of experience, particularly in the nuanced intersection of ERISA and corporate governance, were invaluable. She is a formidable advocate who delivers results, and we would confidently recommend her for any sophisticated employment or benefits matter.