Overview
Megan is certified by the State Bar of California as a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law. Whether she’s negotiating a settlement, presenting oral argument in court, or drafting an appellate brief, Megan fights smart for her clients. Within the firm, she is the Marketing Director for the Women’s Initiative and Leadership Counsel (WILC), serves on the California Litigation Practice Group, and is the Pro Bono liaison for the San Diego office.
Before beginning her legal career, Megan gained experience in multiple industries. She produced the world premiere of an off-Broadway play, provided research support to financial and legal professionals in global mergers & acquisitions, and worked as an analyst in merchandise planning and allocation at a Fortune 500 fashion retail conglomerate. As a result, she better understands her clients’ big picture business concerns.
While in law school, Megan was an Articles Editor for the Ohio State Law Journal, served as President of the Business Law Society, and externed at the District Court for the Southern District of Ohio as well as the civil division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. She earned CALI awards for excellence in multiple courses, including Legal Analysis & Writing II at Ohio State and Employment Law as a visiting student at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Megan has served as an instructor in Human Resources Management & the Law at San Diego State University, delivered guest lectures in Employment Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, and published insights and been quoted on employment law and related topics in many magazines and newspapers, including The Daily Journal, Law360, and The Daily Transcript, as well as industry-specific publications for the Craft Beer, Retail, and Hospitality industries.