ProfessionalsMegan L. Gao

Megan L. Gao

Associate

Associate

Tel: +1-212-373-3803
Fax: +1-646-365-5900
mgao@paulweiss.com

Tel: +1-212-373-3803
mgao@paulweiss.com

New York

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
Fax: +1-646-365-5900

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Litigation

Education

B.A., Northwestern University

J.D., Columbia Law School
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Bar Admissions

New York

Practices:
Litigation

Education

B.A., Northwestern University

J.D., Columbia Law School
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Bar Admissions

New York

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Paul, Weiss and Legal Aid Society Reach Settlement With New York City to Preserve Right to Shelter

Mar 15, 2024
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Paul, Weiss and Legal Aid Society Reach Settlement With New York City to Preserve Right to Shelter

As reported by The New York Times and numerous other news media, Paul, Weiss, alongside the Legal Aid Society, represented the Coalition for the Homeless in an important settlement that preserves the 42-year-old Right to Shelter…

New York Ban on Worker Non-Compete Clauses Awaiting Governor’s Approval

Jun 21, 2023
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New York Ban on Worker Non-Compete Clauses Awaiting Governor’s Approval

On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed a bill that, if sent to and signed into law by Governor Hochul, would broadly ban nearly all new worker noncompetition agreements, effective 30 days after such approval by the…

Second Circuit Review: The 2nd Circuit and the Federal Arbitration Act Transportation Worker Exemption

Mar 27, 2023
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Second Circuit Review: The 2nd Circuit and the Federal Arbitration Act Transportation Worker Exemption

Litigation of counsel Martin Flumenbaum and firm Chairman Brad Karp’s latest Second Circuit Review column, “The 2nd Circuit and the Federal Arbitration Act Transportation Worker Exemption,” appeared in the March 23 issue of the New…

Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao Discuss Criticisms and Challenges of the FTC’s Non-Compete Clause Rule

Mar 15, 2023
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Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao Discuss Criticisms and Challenges of the FTC’s Non-Compete Clause Rule

In a Daily Journal article published on March 15, litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum and associate Megan Gao discuss the FTC’s proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule, a sweeping ban on nearly all U.S. employer-worker non-compete…

Deputy Attorney General Announces Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force

Mar 03, 2023
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Deputy Attorney General Announces Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently announced the creation of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, a joint initiative led by the Departments of Justice and Commerce to address new national security and cybersecurity…

The Year Ahead: Key Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues for 2023

Feb 02, 2023
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The Year Ahead: Key Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues for 2023

Against a backdrop of an evolving threat environment, expect new regulations on cybersecurity and privacy from federal, state and international authorities and increased enforcement.

AABANY Releases Second Report on Increased Anti-Asian Violence at Paul, Weiss-Hosted Press Conference

May 31, 2022
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AABANY Releases Second Report on Increased Anti-Asian Violence at Paul, Weiss-Hosted Press Conference

Paul, Weiss hosted a press conference with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) to release the findings of AABANY’s second report on increased anti-Asian violence in New York City, updating its groundbreaking…

Paul, Weiss Hosts Press Conference With Family of Asian Hate Crime Victim, New York Elected Officials, to Address Asian American Violence in New York

Mar 01, 2022
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Press Conference With Family of Asian Hate Crime Victim, New York Elected Officials, to Address Asian American Violence in New York

Paul, Weiss hosted a press conference to address the violence that led to the death of GuiYing Ma, a 62-year-old Queens resident who succumbed to her injuries on February 22 after an unprovoked attack while she was sweeping the…

Paul, Weiss, ACLU and Others Obtain Final Approval of Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Medically Vulnerable Pretrial Detainees

Jan 28, 2021
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Paul, Weiss, ACLU and Others Obtain Final Approval of Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Medically Vulnerable Pretrial Detainees

Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel from the ACLU, ACLU Tennessee, Just City and local counsel from Memphis, obtained final approval of a settlement on behalf of a class of over 400 pretrial detainees at high risk of severe infection…

Paul, Weiss, ACLU and Others Secure Class Certifications of Medically Vulnerable Pretrial Detainees

Jun 10, 2020
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Paul, Weiss, ACLU and Others Secure Class Certifications of Medically Vulnerable Pretrial Detainees

Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel from the ACLU, ACLU Tennessee, Just City and local counsel from the University of Memphis, won certification of two classes in a lawsuit in the Western District of Tennessee seeking the release of…

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Awards & Recognition

Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award

Mar 04, 2024
Awards

Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award

The Burton Awards will recognize litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum and associate Megan Gao as 2024 “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award” winners for their article “FTC Faces Criticism of Non-Compete Clause Rule, Prepares for…

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