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Recognized as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers in California by the Daily Journal, Megan Nishikawa is a partner in King & Spalding’s Trial & Global Disputes Group. She focuses on defending publicly-traded companies in complex commercial and high-stakes product liability matters. Megan represents clients in the energy, chemical, consumer, and pharmaceutical industries in state and federal courts nationwide. She has extensive case management, discovery, deposition, dispositive motion, and trial experience. She has co-led many trials, each lasting several months.
Megan works closely with her clients and understands how to leverage pressure to negotiate efficient and effective settlements. But she also has the skill set and experience to prepare a case for trial. She has significant briefing experience at the trial and appellate levels and regularly leads large case teams through complicated and extensive discovery.
Megan’s representative clients include Shell Oil Company, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and the Dow Chemical Company. Megan co-chairs King & Spalding’s Northern California Women’s Alliance, has served as the Summer Associate Program Co-Chair, and she currently serves as the Northern California Office’s staffing partner.
B.A., English, Macalester College, cum laude, with honors
J.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
California
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Alameda Bar Association
American Bar Association
San Francisco Bar Association
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
August 17, 2020
The Daily Journal profiles Megan Nishikawa, who was named to its Top 40 Under 40 list
Representing a publicly traded company against claims of tortious interference and unfair competition and trade practices in state court.
Defended a global automobile manufacturer against a government investigation and civil lawsuits brought as a result of allegedly defective emissions technology.
Defended The Dow Chemical Company against breach of contract and other commercial claims relating to an allegedly defective component part.
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June 6, 2022
US EPA Releases Guidance on Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice
January 4, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaption to Climate Change
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
August 17, 2020
The Daily Journal profiles Megan Nishikawa, who was named to its Top 40 Under 40 list
Representing a publicly traded company against claims of tortious interference and unfair competition and trade practices in state court.
Defended a global automobile manufacturer against a government investigation and civil lawsuits brought as a result of allegedly defective emissions technology.
Defended The Dow Chemical Company against breach of contract and other commercial claims relating to an allegedly defective component part.
See more
June 6, 2022
US EPA Releases Guidance on Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice
January 4, 2022
EPA’s Draft Strategic Plan Emphasizes Resilience and Adaption to Climate Change
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 10, 2021
Legal 500 United States 2021 Ranks King & Spalding Practices Among the Top in the Nation
August 17, 2020
The Daily Journal profiles Megan Nishikawa, who was named to its Top 40 Under 40 list
B.A., English, Macalester College, cum laude, with honors
J.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
California
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Alameda Bar Association
American Bar Association
San Francisco Bar Association