Meghan P. MURRAY, ESQ.
New York,USA
Summary
Over the past ten years, I have advanced to national counsel managing partner of 3,000 attorneys and handle a broad range of complex defense litigation. Per several equity partner and client requests, I direct multiple nationwide and international teams due to my outstanding work product via hundreds of pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, contracts, mediation/ADR, confidentiality agreements, ADA agreements, dispositive motions, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate court victories. I ensure that all legal services consistently exceed client and firm expectations of compliance, risk management, regulatory concerns, insurance policies, and industry standard practices. As an experienced attorney, I will effectively manage, collaborate, and lead by example to achieve the best results for your firm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PARTNER
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP
New York, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw multi-state and federal defense litigation as acting national counsel for international corporations.
- Successfully defended against high-exposure commercial litigation, preserving client integrity.
- Managed complex tort and general casualty cases, enhancing client defenses in premises liability and negligent security matters.
- Conducted depositions of fact and expert witnesses, strengthening case arguments through effective dispositive motions.
- Negotiated favorable resolutions, maximizing client outcomes across diverse legal settings.
- Advised manufacturers on compliance strategies to minimize product liability exposure.
- Managed direct client regulatory concerns regarding insurance policies and adherence to industry standards.
PARTNER
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
New York, NY
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Advocated for partnership based on exceptional results in high-stakes cases and esteemed client accounts.
- Secured defense verdict in Portland, Oregon after four-week jury trial with anticipated client exposure of $260 million.
- Managed multi-state and federal complex defense litigation effectively.
- Resolved jury trial in Albany, New York prior to verdict through exceptional trial management.
- Negotiated Albany jury trial resolution at $100,000, mitigating client exposure of $25 million.
- Resolved jury trial in Providence, Rhode Island before verdict by effectively managing trial dynamics and anticipating favorable outcomes.
- Negotiated resolution of Providence jury trial at nominal value of $25,000 against client exposure of $10 million.
- Led firmwide trial analysis and developed defense strategies that consistently met or exceeded client expectations.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
HAWKINS PARNELL & YOUNG, LLP
New York, NY / Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Defended complex litigation as national counsel lead attorney for high-profile cases.
- Directed Fortune 500 defense team consisting of three national counsel teams for international clients.
- Advanced from lead regional counsel in Chicago to lead national counsel in New York per client request.
- Managed 400+ case files for domestic and international corporations, ensuring timely resolution and compliance.
- Drafted and argued more than 200 dispositive motions, achieving summary judgment dismissals.
- Deposed over 90 fact witnesses and 30 expert witnesses to minimize client exposure.
- Negotiated settlements for 80+ cases, significantly reducing trial exposure and associated legal costs for clients.
- Dismissing hundreds of cases through strategic communication, minimizing potential liabilities for clients.
ASSOCIATE
GOLDBERG SEGALLA
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Defended labor and employment litigation involving contracts, wages, termination, disability, workplace injury, subrogation, harassment, and legal obligations to Medicare.
- Originated $1 million as lead client contact for international corporation.
- Established first point of contact for two international clients in firm history, contributing to firmwide growth.
- Secured 100+ file referrals through effective legal representation.
- Conducted 50+ depositions, eight trials, and four appellate arguments, enhancing case outcomes.
- Drafted trial and appellate briefs, dispositive motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, resignation agreements, and releases.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
BRADY CONNOLLY & MASUDA, P.C.
Chicago, IL
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Conducted 30+ depositions, one bench trial, and one appellate trial to advance case outcomes.
- Developed hundreds of case assessments with defense strategies and settlement recommendations to support case resolution.
- Defended labor and employment disputes in workers' compensation and insurance defense cases.
- Negotiated settlement terms and drafted final contracts and releases.
- Advanced from law clerk to associate prior to law school graduation.
- Coordinated meetings and scheduled appointments to enhance legal staff efficiency.
LAW CLERK
WILL COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Joliet, Illinois
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and trial strategies.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions and pleadings for court submissions.
- Assisted attorneys in client interviews, gathering pertinent information and evidence to strengthen case strategy.
- Investigated factual and evidentiary disputes through witness interviews and legal research, clarifying case details and supporting legal arguments.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2011
Personal Information
I am a partner at an AM100 defense litigation law firm in New York City. I am the regional director of the firm's national coordinating counsel. I lead the firm's strategy to defend Fortune 500 companies and bluechip corporations. I have more than a decade of trial and litigation experience nation-wide and internationally.
ADMISSIONS
State Bar Admissions:
- New York
- Illinois
Federal Court Admissions:
- United States District Court Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court Northern District of Illinois
Pro Hac Vice Admissions:
- State of California
- State of Delaware
- State of Florida
- State of Georgia
- State of Indiana
- State of Michigan
- State of Missouri
- State of Pennsylvania
- State of Rhode Island
- State of South Carolina
- State of West Virginia
PUBLICATIONS
- Trials, Tribulations, Triumphs of Tale Litigation, Defense Asbestos Lawyers Seminar Presentation, June 23, 2022
- Asbestos Litigation Successful Defenses, Resolve Management, Inc. Seminar Presentation, June 21, 2023
HONORS
Best Lawyers in America
- 2022 Edition
- 2023 Edition
- 2024 Edition
- 2025 Edition
- 2026 Edition
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
- Personally recruited as one of 24 attorneys for collaboration with peer-based colleagues due to exemplary national counsel work.
Association of Trial Attorneys Chair Member
- Next Generation Committee
- New York State (Southern)
Special Olympics Young Professionals' Board
Timeline
PARTNER
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP
06.2025 - Current
PARTNER
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
12.2022 - 06.2025
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
HAWKINS PARNELL & YOUNG, LLP
02.2020 - 11.2022
ASSOCIATE
GOLDBERG SEGALLA
09.2017 - 02.2020
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
BRADY CONNOLLY & MASUDA, P.C.
04.2013 - 08.2017
LAW CLERK
WILL COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
06.2010 - 08.2012
Juris Doctor -
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign