
LAFATA LAW OFFICES
312-780-6340

Partner
312-780-6342
Megan O'Connor
A seasoned trial attorney, Megan focuses her practice on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury litigation, where she has built a reputation for delivering results in complex, high-stakes cases. She is known for her ability to master intricate medical issues and present them with clarity and force to juries.
Before joining LaFata Law Offices PLLC, Megan was a Partner at a leading Chicago personal injury firm, where she secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of her clients. Her cases often involve life-altering injuries, and she is recognized for her relentless preparation, strategic execution, and willingness to take cases to trial when justice demands it.
Megan has also represented children in foster care in civil rights and personal injury matters, experience that shaped her commitment to holding institutions accountable and advocating for those without a voice. That perspective continues to inform her litigation strategy and client advocacy today.
Megan is an active member of professional legal organizations and remains deeply committed to advancing her trial skills and litigation practice.
Outside of her work, Megan and her husband are raising their family in the Chicagoland area, where they were both born and raised. Megan is an avid volleyball player who values both discipline and competition, and she and her family are dedicated supporters of Tennessee Volunteers football.​​
Membership & Recognition​​​​
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Illinois Super Lawer, 2024 to present
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Illinois Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2017-2023
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Named “40 Under 40” Top Attorney to Watch in Illinois 2022 by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
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Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
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Legally Moms Committee Co-chair, 2020 to 2022
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Judicial Evaluation Committee, 2018 to 2022
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American Association for Justice
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Illinois State Bar Association
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National Law Journal, Top 100 Verdicts, 2018
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Top 20 Verdicts in Illinois, 2018
Education​​​​
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Loyola University School of Law, Juris Doctor & Certificate in Advocacy
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​CALI Excellence Award, Transactional Dispute Resolution
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North Central College, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, cum laude​
​ Legal Lectures​​​​​​​​
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​"Strategies for Successfully Disclosing expert Witnesses,” Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association, May 2023
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"Investigating Foster Care Cases,” Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association, May 2022
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"Wrongful Death- Survival Actions and Implications on the Probate Estate,” Co-Presenter for Chicago Bar Association Probate Committee, May 2021
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"Navigating Fertility Issues,” Panel Moderator for Women’s Bar Association, February 2021
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"Advocating for Foster Youth,” Presentation for American Association of Justice Conference, July 2018
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"Eyes Wide Open: The Duty of Child Welfare Agencies in Illinois to Disclose,” Trial Journal, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Winter 2013 (coauthor)