Dr. Megan Mcdermott

Biography

Megan McDermott has been teaching doctrinal courses at the University of Wisconsin School of Law since 2013. Her recent classes include Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibilities, Torts, and Bankruptcy. Prior to her tenure at Wisconsin, Megan has built a solid legal practice background with experience in firms such as Covington & Burling and served as Assistant U.S. Attorney. Additionally, she has administrative experience with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Her legal career includes notable roles such as Law Clerk for Wisconsin’s Chief Justice, Shirley Abrahamson, and as a Staff Attorney for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Before attending law school, Megan worked as a consultant for investment banks and assisted Massachusetts Governor William Weld. She publishes research in professional ethics, litigation processes, and bankruptcy. Her works have been featured in several prominent law reviews including the Northwestern Law Review and the California Law Review Online. Furthermore, she is the author of the Wisconsin Personal Injury treatise, published annually by Matthew Bender. In 2023, she was recognized as the Law School's Classroom Teacher of the Year and has received the Warren Burger Prize and the Gordon S. Sinykin Award for her contributions to legal scholarship and public education.

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