Megan Weeren is an associate in Goodwin’s Private Investment Funds practice. Megan’s practice focuses on all aspects of the formation, operation and ongoing management of a variety of private investment vehicles, including venture capital funds and private equity funds. Megan’s work ranges from advising established sponsors in connection with multi-billion-dollar global fundraises to guiding emerging managers through all aspects of raising capital. Megan joined Goodwin in 2021.
professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Megan served as a Law Clerk for The Honorable Robert M. Brutinel, Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. While attending law school, Megan was a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Douglas L. Rayes of the US District Court for the District of Arizona and to the Honorable Jennifer B. Campbell of the Arizona Court of Appeals. Megan also served as an Associate Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal and an Executive Editor for the Corporate and Business Law Journal.
Professional Activities
- Boston Bar Association
- Florida Bar Business Law Section
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Credentials
Education
JD2020
Arizona State University
(magna cum laude)
BA2017
University of Florida
(with distinction)
Clerkships
Arizona Supreme Court, The Honorable Robert M. Brutinel, Chief Justice
Admissions
Bars
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Arizona
Recognition & Awards
- Order of the Coif
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Law School, Class of 2020
- Highest Pro Bono Distinction, Class of 2020
- CALI Award, Legal Advocacy; CALI Award, Criminal Procedure
Publications
- Author, "Fiduciary Duty and Social Responsibility: Implications of The Business Roundtable's Statement on the Fiduciary Duties of Boards of Directors to Corporate Stakeholders Other than Shareholders," 2 CORP & BUS. L.J. 158, 2021
- Co-Author, "An Essay and Comment on Oren Gross' "The New Way of War,'" 67 FLA. L. REV. 20 2015