Megi Belegu, Associate, Complex Commercial Litigation

Megi Belegu

Counsel

Areas of Focus

Megi Belegu, Associate, Complex Commercial Litigation

Megi Belegu

Counsel

mbelegu@akingump.com

Areas of Focus

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Biography
  • Assists in a range of complex litigation, including white collar defense, civil litigation and bankruptcy.

Megi’s practice covers complex civil litigation, commercial disputes, and trials involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, anti-trust, and trade secrets violations. She has handled internal investigations for large companies to reduce their regulatory and enforcement risks. She has trial experience and has successfully briefed and argued numerous motions for high-stakes litigation. Megi is also a contributor and manager of Akin’s Sustainability Legislation & Regulation Monitor, which covers the changing landscape of ESG-related issues in the United States.

Representative Work
  • Defending a government entity in a complex civil litigation in federal court.
  • Defending an individual in a crypto-related prosecution in federal court.
  • Advising the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Purdue Pharmaceuticals through federal bankruptcy court.
  • Advising a large investment bank in an internal investigation to ensure they are meeting bookkeeping regulations.
  • Defending individuals in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations regarding possible reporting violations.
  • Representing pro bono clients in immigration and parole matters.

Education
  • J.D., Fordham University School of Law, cum laude, 2019

  • B.A., Brandeis University, cum laude, 2016

Bar Admissions
  • New York

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