Megan Archibald

“Employers require effective, reliable legal strategies to solve hard problems. I combine a fresh perspective with deep dedication to deliver the tailored solutions they need.” —Megan Archibald

Employers facing complex litigation or compliance challenges turn to attorney Megan Archibald for practical, defense-focused counsel grounded in the realities of running a business.

On the litigation side, Megan represents employers in single-plaintiff and class or collective actions involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and biometric privacy (BIPA) claims. The goal at every stage is the same: position cases for early resolution where possible and manage them efficiently when litigation is unavoidable.

When employment requirements shift at the federal, state, or local level—under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the Illinois Human Rights Act, or applicable wage-and-hour statutes—Megan helps employers get ahead of those changes, reducing legal exposure and avoiding the costly mistakes that come from outdated or noncompliant practices. She also drafts, reviews, and updates employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee handbooks.

Additionally, employers rely on Megan when sensitive situations demand swift, careful handling—whether that's a trade secret matter or an internal workplace investigation.

Before law school, Megan spent several years managing one of the top youth volleyball clubs in the country, working directly with middle- and high-school athletes. That experience gave her a grounded understanding of organizational dynamics, team management, and the real-world pressures employers face when implementing legal compliance in fast-moving, people-centered environments.

What Megan Delivers for Clients

• Efficient Litigation Defense: Megan handles employment disputes from initial filing through resolution, working to achieve early dismissal or favorable settlement where possible and minimizing the cost and disruption of prolonged litigation.
• Steady Case Management: Clients benefit from her disciplined approach to discovery, motion practice, and dispute resolution strategy—keeping cases moving efficiently and decisively at every stage.
• Proactive Compliance Counsel: Megan helps employers get ahead of legal exposure rather than react to it—translating changes in federal, state, and local employment law into concrete policy updates, handbook revisions, and training recommendations before problems arise.
• Workplace Investigation Support: When internal complaints arise, Megan helps employers conduct structured, defensible workplace investigations that create a clear record, support sound decision-making, and reduce litigation risk.

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2022)
  • University of Illinois College of Law Leadership Scholar Recipient
  • CALI Award: Dispute Resolution
• University of San Diego (B.A., magna cum laude, 2019)

Professional & Community Involvement

• Chicago Bar Association
• Women in Sports and Events (WISE), Chicago Chapter