Megan Miller is an attorney in the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group dedicated to helping clients protect and grow their businesses through strategic intellectual property and privacy counseling. With experience spanning trademarks, patents, data privacy and technology transactions, she guides individuals and companies from the initial concept stage to securing legal protections and market presence. Her diverse practice allows her to work across various industries, including artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, wearable tech, consumer products, marketing and cannabis.

Megan takes pride in her ability to adapt to the ever-changing legal landscape while ensuring that clients understand the legal process. Her background as an IP paralegal prior to becoming a lawyer has provided her with a unique, hands-on perspective, emphasizing the importance of both legal knowledge and practical business considerations.

Megan earned her J.D. cum laude from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2021, where she honed her legal research and writing skills as a professor’s research assistant and executive editor of Cybaris, an Intellectual Property Law Review.

Outside of her practice, Megan serves as the Chair of the Hennepin County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Section. She also enjoys exploring Chicago’s culinary scene, staying active and contributing to her community through leadership roles on several boards.

Areas of Focus

Services

Sectors

Credentials

Education

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2021)
    • Cybaris, Intellectual Property Law Review, Executive Editor, 2020-2021; Staff Editor, 2019-2020
    • Research Assistant for Professor Sharon Sandeen, Spring 2021
    • Student Bar Association, Judicial Council - Head Judge, 2020-2021; Cohort Representative, 2019-2020
    • Dean's List, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
  • University of Minnesota - Duluth (B.A., Criminology, 2016)

Certifications

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional in European Privacy Law (CIPP/E)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Not admitted in Illinois

Presentations

  • Guest Speaker, Mitchell Hamline School of Law SIPLA Lecture, March 26, 2025
  • Co-presenter, "Everything You Wanted to Know About the PCT But Were Afraid to Ask," Mitchell Hamline School of Law Webinar, April 18, 2024
  • Co-presenter, "Demystifying the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)," American Bar Association Webinar, January 31, 2024
  • Panelist, "St. Thomas New Lawyers Q&A Panel," University of St. Thomas Law School, November 27, 2023
  • Co-presenter, "IP Odyssey: Navigating the Latest Developments in Intellectual Property Law," Federal Bar Association Minnesota Chapter CLE, May 2, 2023
  • Panelist, "New Year, New Lawyers! St. Thomas New Lawyers Q&A Panel," University of St. Thomas Law School, March 24, 2022
  • Co-presenter, "Intellectual Property Essentials for Corporate Counsel," Hennepin County Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section, March 17, 2022
  • Speaker, "Careers in Intellectual Property Law," American Bar Association International Law Section, November 18, 2021

Publications

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
    • Chair, New Lawyers Section, 2024-2025
    • Treasurer/Secretary, New Lawyers Section, 2023-2024
    • Co-Membership Engagement Director, New Lawyers Section, 2021-2022
    • Student Liaison for Mitchell Hamline School of Law, New Lawyers Section, 2020-2021
  • International Trademark Association
  • Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)