About Shawn Michael
Shawn Michael Corey studied political science before turning to law. He earned a B.S. in Political Science from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1995. He went on to receive his J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2002.
Corey began his public-sector legal career shortly after law school. In 2003 he served as an Assistant County Lawyer in Chautauqua County. That early work placed him inside county government and exposed him to the practical side of local law.
By 2011 he had taken on the role of Deputy County Lawyer for Municipal Affairs in Steuben County. The title reflects a shift toward municipal issues. The positions he has held link county-level practice with the legal needs of towns and villages.
His professional jurisdiction is New York. He has worked within county systems and municipal offices in that state for more than a decade. Those years in public law have given him steady exposure to the everyday legal questions that confront local governments.
Corey’s path follows a conventional arc for lawyers who choose public service. He moved from a county assistant role into a deputy position responsible for municipal affairs. That trajectory suggests experience in advising local officials, addressing regulatory concerns, and handling the procedural aspects of county government, rather than in private-firm litigation or commercial practice.
Outside the dates and titles listed, public information about specific cases or publications is not referenced here. The record that is available centers on his academic credentials and the county-level legal positions he has held.
Colleagues and local officials who work with county lawyers often rely on them to interpret statutes, prepare local legislation and respond to constituent issues. Corey’s career to date places him in that pragmatic legal space where municipal operations and county governance intersect.
He continues to practice law in New York and handles municipal and county legal matters.
