October 3, 2018
Meghan brings to her practice excellent research, writing and the ability to analyze and master unfamiliar complex areas of law. Prior to joining Conrad O’Brien, Meghan was a law clerk for the Honorable Harvey Bartle III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. During this federal clerkship, she researched and assisted the Judge with drafting judicial opinions and orders deciding motions in criminal and civil cases that raised issues under the United States Constitution, federal statutes, the federal rules and state law. Meghan practices in the areas of Commercial Litigation and White Collar and Internal Investigations.
Education
Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 2016
- Symposium Editor, Villanova Environmental Law Journal
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Villanova University, B.A., 2012
Clerkship
- The Honorable Harvey Bartle III, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2016-2018)
- Judicial Intern for the Honorable Elizabeth T. Hey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2014)
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Practice Areas and Experience
Commercial Litigation
- Represents clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, such as construction disputes and breach of contract matters.
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Ongoing representation in the U.S. Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals of a medical device company involving claims of patent infringement on multiple patents relating to remote cardiac monitoring technology.
- Co-authored an amicus curiae brief filed in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on behalf of a real estate industry peer group, which considered a factually-complex breach of contract issue that would impact the commercial real estate industry.
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White Collar & Internal Investigations
- Defends clients in white collar criminal investigations.
- Ongoing representation of individuals under investigation for Sherman Antitrust Act violation(s).
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Title IX, Due Process & Campus Discipline
- Represents students throughout the country who are subject to university disciplinary proceedings or appeals for any alleged Title IX or code of conduct violations.
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Products Liability & Complex Torts
- Achieved complete dismissal of client from a products liability subrogation action after the court sustained preliminary objections for lack of personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction.
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Professional & Fiduciary Litigation
- Ongoing representation of an Am200 law firm and attorneys in legal malpractice litigation.
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Life Beyond the Office
Meghan enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and golfing. She is an avid fan of Villanova basketball and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Honors & Affiliations
- The Pennsylvania Society, Active Member
- Villanova Law J. Willard O’Brien American Inn of Court, Associate Member
- Delaware Valley Environmental Inn of Court: Associate Member
- Member, Philadelphia Chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- Awarded "Certificate of Appreciation" from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for service on the Volunteer Attorney Panel for Pro Se cases, November 2019.
- Faculty Recognition Award, Villanova University School of Law, May 2016
Publications
- ‘Did the Court Dig Too Deep?’: An Analysis of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Decision in Robinson Township, Washington County v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 26 Vill. Envtl. L.J. 325 (2015).