Megan R. Braden

パートナー

Chicago 電話 +1.312.324.1738 Fax +1.312.324.1001

110 North Wacker Drive//Chicago, IL 60606-1511//United States

Megan R. Braden represents clients in complex litigation matters and government and regulatory investigations. Handling all phases of litigation, Megan works with clients in a variety of industries and has experience defending pharmaceutical and hospital systems in False Claims Act (FCA) actions, representing product manufacturers in insurance coverage, breach of contract and product liability matters, defending financial and consumer services companies in class actions alleging violations of federal and state statutes, representing leading technology companies in actions filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, and defending financial services firms and individuals before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Active in pro bono work, Megan is a member of the Chicago office's Pro Bono Committee. Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Megan participated in the firm’s Public Interest Fellowship Program clerking in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

selected representations

Defended a high frequency trading firm and its senior executives accused by the CBOE of various trade surveillance, anti-money laundering and margin rule violations. The firm’s chief compliance officer was cleared of all charges by the CBOE, and on appeal, the SEC overturned the CBOE’s adverse findings against the firm and two other officers.
Represented retail and specialty pharmacies in a range of state and federal regulatory matters, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement matters and internal investigations.
Conducted internal investigation for multi-national corporation stemming from alleged violations of money laundering, structuring, and related financial reporting requirements.
Represented financial services company in a series of cases filed by county governments related to the recording of assignments of mortgages; obtained dismissals in multiple cases, which were affirmed on appeal.
Represented a major Internet retailer in a class action alleging consumer fraud in connection with the sale of discount vouchers; obtained summary judgment.
Defended major financial institutions in class actions involving allegations related to purported violations of state statutes; obtained dismissals of allegations.
Defending technology company in class actions filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.