Overview

Megan represents clients in a variety of industries on complex technology transaction matters, conducts data security and privacy work related to changes in U.S. state privacy laws, and advises retailers and e-commerce companies on running sweepstakes promotions, implementing loyalty programs, and drafting related terms.

She frequently negotiates agreements involving software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud solutions, software development, and other professional services. Megan also practices at the forefront of today’s rapidly evolving data security and privacy landscape, preparing and updating website terms and conditions and privacy policies in accordance with new legal developments. She routinely drafts sweepstakes rules and loyalty program terms and conditions, and counsels retailers on advertising and related marketing compliance.

Megan also completed a secondment with a national beauty, fitness, and lifestyle retailer, where she advised on online marketing campaigns, sweepstakes, and other promotional initiatives. Her work included reviewing advertising content for legal compliance and drafting associated terms and conditions. This in-house experience gave her a nuanced understanding of how legal guidance intersects with business strategy, ensuring alignment with clients’ marketing and operational goals.

Prior to joining Benesch, Megan gained valuable transactional experience while externing for an entertainment boutique firm in California, where she drafted production, licensing, and writers’ agreements and assessed similar agreements to help entertainment clients exploit their intellectual property rights. She also served as an extern for a local minor league baseball team, monitoring and assessing compliance with internal governance and policies.

Experience

Credentials

Education

Hiram College, 2019, Bachelor of Arts
  • Political Science and Theatre Arts
  • Study Abroad, United Kingdom
  • Study Abroad, South Korea
  • summa cum laude
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2022, Juris Doctor
  • Law, Technology, and the Arts
  • Marketing Director, Disability Law Society 
  • cum laude

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio
16-Hour Basic Mediation Training Certification
Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)

More

  • CALI Excellence Award in Mass Media Law & Policy
  • CALI Excellence Award in Trademark Law
  • CALI Excellence Award in Representing the Professional Athlete