Megan C. Harris

Megan C. Harris joined MKFM Law as an associate attorney in 2013. She is a 2008 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she received her B.S. in Psychology, summa cum laude. In 2012, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude. She was admitted to the Illinois bar in November of 2012. Ms. Harris was formerly an attorney and guardian ad litem with the Cook County Public Guardian, serving abused and neglected children in Chicago. While in law school, she participated in the Family Advocacy Clinic, which served children and parents in abuse and neglect proceedings in Champaign County. Ms. Harris draws upon her background in family and child advocacy to provide her clients with compassionate and knowledgeable representation. She understands the complex dynamics at work in family cases and works diligently to guide clients through the often complicated and overwhelming domestic relations process. Ms. Harris represents clients in all areas of Family and Domestic Relations law, including divorce, custody, maintenance, visitation, child support, and paternity. Awards and Honors Honors Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015 and 2017 CALI Award Winner (Environmental Law and Interviewing, Counseling, & Fact Investigation Courses) Paul Lisnek Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy Nominee, 2011 University of Illinois/American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition Semi-Finalist, 2010

• Associate Attorney, since 2013

• Office of the Cook County Public Guardian, Attorney/Fellow, 2012 - 2013
• University of Illinois Family Advocacy Clinic, Student Attorney, 2012
• University of Illinois College of Law, Teaching Assistant, 2012
• Dobbins, Fraker, Tenant, Joy & Perlstein, Law Clerk, 2011 - 2012

• Illinois, 2012
• Specialties and Certifications
• Certified DuPage County Guardian ad Litem (Domestic Relations)

• DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
• Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
• DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (Member)