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Megan L. Mehalko Appointed to Board Chair of Laurel School
December 2, 2021
Benesch is pleased to announce that Megan L. Mehalko has been appointed to Chair, Board of Trustees at Laurel School.
The Laurel School Board of Trustees is composed of volunteer individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills. These members include Laurel alumnae, parents, parents of alumnae and engaged members of the community. Board members share a commitment to the vision of Laurel School as the pre-eminent girls school that knows girls, fosters their academic excellence and supports girls’ well-being. With the Head of School, the Board sets vision and strategy for the school and ensures sound financial management, proper stewardship of resources, and accountability towards goals. Laurel is a nationally recognized, college preparatory, independent day school for girls, Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a coeducational Pre-Primary program.
Megan is Co-Chair of Benesch’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group. She advises public companies on corporate governance issues and securities law issues, and represents private equity funds and portfolio companies of funds. In addition, Megan is actively involved with the firm’s Public Company Practice, Private Equity Group, and Polymer Industry Team. She is also a member of Benesch’s Professional Development Committee and Finance Committee.
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