Morgan Lewis

Margit E. Anderson Associate

Email: margit.anderson@morganlewis.com
Chicago
77 West Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601-5094
Phone: 312.324.1193
Fax: 312.324.1001

Margit E. Anderson is an associate in Morgan Lewis's Labor and Employment Practice. Ms. Anderson represents and counsels management in a wide range of employment issues, with a particular emphasis in employment discrimination litigation. Her experience includes individual and class action litigation arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and other federal employment laws.

In addition to her experience with employment litigation, Ms. Anderson has represented and counseled companies in a variety of commercial litigation matters, including class actions, general commercial business disputes, breach of contract cases, and other business tort matters. Ms. Anderson also has experience with a variety of corporate investigations.

Ms. Anderson received her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2006, where she was active in several student organizations and was also a member of the Northwestern Law Trial Team. She received her B.A. in philosophy and psychology from Emory University in 2000.

Ms. Anderson is admitted to practice in Illinois. In addition to her practice, Ms. Anderson also serves as a member of the Chicago office's Recruiting Committee and the Pro Bono Committee.

Practice Accolades

Labor & Employment

The American Lawyer Magazine's Litigation Department of the Year - Labor and Employment Law Finalist 2004, Winner 2006, Finalist 2008, and Finalist 2010

Listed in the highest tier for National Labor and Employment Practice in Chambers USA 2009

Ranked #1 for "Most Prestigious" Labor and Employment Practice, Vault 2008 Associate Survey


Education

  • Northwestern University School of Law, 2006, J.D.
  • Emory University, 2000, B.A.