Megan Lopp Mathias
Megan Lopp Mathias
Partner
She/Her
"I provide steady leadership under pressure. Clients can come with almost any problem, and I will put resources together to solve the issue."

Megan Lopp Mathias
Partner
She/Her
"I provide steady leadership under pressure. Clients can come with almost any problem, and I will put resources together to solve the issue."
About Megan
Megan is a business lawyer who combines over 20 years of substantive legal experience with forward-thinking, and the use of technology to deliver smarter, faster and more strategic counsel. She represents middle-market businesses and Fortune 1000 companies in legal and operational matters, including commercial transactions, litigation, risk management, contract management, and international growth strategies. Her litigation practice includes general commercial litigation, including shareholder litigation, board governance, contract disputes, real estate disputes, restrictive covenants, high-asset family law, and trade secret litigation. Megan’s transactional practice is focused on high-growth companies, helping a business at any stage, from start-up to going public.
What sets Megan apart is how she shows up for clients—not just as a lawyer, but as a trusted advisor embedded in the business. Her proactive approach means clients receive an annual legal strategy aligned to their goals and budget, with technology-enabled tools and processes that reduce cost and increase predictability.
Megan’s leadership in technology goes back decades as she served as co-chair of the Seventh Circuit’s e-discovery pilot program, a group that set the standards for e-discovery rules adopted and used in federal courts around the United States.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Obtained a favorable income tax litigation judgment of $37 million on behalf of client.
- Defeated a $25 million claim in a Chicago, Illinois, collar county.
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Defeated a motion to dismiss in a Delaware case involving securities law and fraud claims.
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Successful hostile takeover of a business and subsequent successful litigation and judgment in excess of $1 million against former business partner.
- Defeated a claim for age discrimination on summary judgment in federal court.
Recognition
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2025 – 2026; Rising Star, 2009 – 2017
- Crain's Chicago Business, Notable Women in Law, 2024
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, Top Woman Lawyer in Leadership, 2021
- WeWillWomen, Woman of the Year Award, 2018
- Chicago Bar Association, Alliance for Women, Alta May Hulett Award, 2015
- Women in Management Inc., Award for Woman of Achievement, 2011
Credentials
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, JD, 2003
- Michigan State University, BA, 2000
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Megan is a dynamic presenter with more than 20 years of experience inspiring awe across industries. She regularly speaks on C‑suite and general counsel leadership, risk mitigation, private equity readiness, and growth‑stage challenges. Her programs also empower female entrepreneurs and women breadwinners, prepare successful sellers for private equity transactions or business sales, navigate fiduciary duties, and address international trade and tariffs in the Trump era, among other topics. A selection of her presentations include:
- Moderator, "Fireside Q&A - Successful Sellers Panel," Business Owners Strategy Summit (BOSS), Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2026
- Panelist, "DEI & Populism in 2026–Global Perspectives from Japan, Turkey, and the USA," Innangard Global Podcast, April 1, 2026
- Co-Presenter, "CEO Fireside Chat on Bold Leadership and Innovation in Chicago with Christie Hefner," Chicago, Illinois, February 5, 2026
- "Building Meaningful Connections," Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois, January 28, 2026
- Interview, "An Innovative Approach to Law with Megan Mathias," Expert Speak Podcast, July 16, 2025
Events
- Business Owners Strategy Summit (BOSS), Apr 16, 2026
- Join Megan Mathias and Christie Hefner for a CEO Fireside Chat on Bold Leadership and Innovation in Chicago, Feb 5, 2026
- Megan Mathias Shares Insight on Building Meaningful Connections at Chicagoland Chamber Business After Business Event, Jan 28, 2026
- U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, Jul 24, 2025
- Megan Mathias Co-Presents on Ethical Leadership at IFSEA Conference in London, Jun 17, 2025
Hinshaw Alerts
In The News
Press Releases
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Honors Hinshaw with the 2024 Top Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Legal Employer Award, Oct 10, 2024
- Megan Lopp Mathias Appointed to the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Council, Sep 4, 2024
- Three Hinshaw Partners Selected to Crain’s Chicago 2024 Notable Women in Law, Feb 20, 2024
- Hinshaw Adds Business Transactions and Advisory Partner in Chicago, Jan 11, 2024
Interests
Did you know...
Megan is a competitive weightlifter. She currently holds several state records and has three (3) silver medals in US Masters Weightlifting, ranked 2nd in the USA, and three (3) bronze medals in International Masters Weightlifting, ranked 3rd worldwide, 2025.
Community/Civic Activities
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Local Elementary School Council Chair
- YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Board Member
- Life-span, Board Member
- The Ross K. MacNeill Foundation, Board Member
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Megan is a dynamic presenter with more than 20 years of experience inspiring awe across industries. She regularly speaks on C‑suite and general counsel leadership, risk mitigation, private equity readiness, and growth‑stage challenges. Her programs also empower female entrepreneurs and women breadwinners, prepare successful sellers for private equity transactions or business sales, navigate fiduciary duties, and address international trade and tariffs in the Trump era, among other topics. A selection of her presentations include:
- Moderator, "Fireside Q&A - Successful Sellers Panel," Business Owners Strategy Summit (BOSS), Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2026
- Panelist, "DEI & Populism in 2026–Global Perspectives from Japan, Turkey, and the USA," Innangard Global Podcast, April 1, 2026
- Co-Presenter, "CEO Fireside Chat on Bold Leadership and Innovation in Chicago with Christie Hefner," Chicago, Illinois, February 5, 2026
- "Building Meaningful Connections," Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois, January 28, 2026
- Interview, "An Innovative Approach to Law with Megan Mathias," Expert Speak Podcast, July 16, 2025
Events
- Business Owners Strategy Summit (BOSS), Apr 16, 2026
- Join Megan Mathias and Christie Hefner for a CEO Fireside Chat on Bold Leadership and Innovation in Chicago, Feb 5, 2026
- Megan Mathias Shares Insight on Building Meaningful Connections at Chicagoland Chamber Business After Business Event, Jan 28, 2026
- U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum, Jul 24, 2025
- Megan Mathias Co-Presents on Ethical Leadership at IFSEA Conference in London, Jun 17, 2025
Hinshaw Alerts
In The News
Press Releases
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Honors Hinshaw with the 2024 Top Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Legal Employer Award, Oct 10, 2024
- Megan Lopp Mathias Appointed to the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Council, Sep 4, 2024
- Three Hinshaw Partners Selected to Crain’s Chicago 2024 Notable Women in Law, Feb 20, 2024
- Hinshaw Adds Business Transactions and Advisory Partner in Chicago, Jan 11, 2024
Megan's Insights

Hinshaw Alert
Apr 17, 2026
Q&A: How to Submit Your IEEPA Refund Claim as CAPE Portal Launches April 20, 2026

In The News
Apr 9, 2026
Megan Lopp Mathias Discusses Future of DEI Employment Initiatives

Hinshaw Alert
Feb 20, 2026
BREAKING: US Supreme Court Rules Trump’s 2025 IEEPA Tariffs are Unlawful








