Megan New is a trial lawyer who protects intellectual property, representing clients in disputes involving claims of trademark and patent infringement, false advertising and trade secret misappropriation. Megan has played a significant role in IP trials around the country, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for her clients and defending clients against claims for damages and injunctive relief.
Megan’s litigation experience spans multiple industries and products, ranging from consumer products to software. She is a notable practitioner and her work has been profiled nationally, including in Law360, Bloomberg, the American Lawyer and the New York Times.
IP protection succeeds when legal strategy aligns with business goals. I help clients find that alignment."
Credentials
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2009, cum laude, associate editor of Gonzaga Law Review, vice president of Moot Court Honors Council, winner of Linden Cup Intra-school Moot Court Competition
- American University, Washington Semester Program, 2000–2001
- Santa Clara University, B.S., political science, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan