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Meaghan E. Collins

Meaghan E. Collins

Attorney
Attorney Meaghan Collins is an associate working in the firm’s Litigation Department. While her focus is primarily in the Family Law, Personal Injury, and Criminal Law practice areas, she handles a variety of other matters, including those related to Real Estate Litigation and Land Use and Zoning.

Meaghan is a graduate of Western New England University (WNEU) School of Law, where she gained experience assisting clients in family emergency removal hearings, involving allegations of abuse and neglect, as well as representing individuals in all sessions of criminal court, including arraignments, motion hearings, and trials. In her last year, Meaghan was Managing Editor of the Western New England University Law Review, where she and her team worked tirelessly to produce Volume 44 and promulgate new policies that focused on promoting and encouraging diversity, inclusion, and creativity within the Law Review.

Outside of work, Meaghan is an active member within the community. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Tolland County Bar Association, and Center Sphere Network. She also participates with various volunteer groups, including Manchester’s Midwest Food Bank and Rebuilding Together, among other local organizations.

Education

  • Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 2022, Honors: magna cum laude)
  • University of North Carolina, Charlotte (B.S., Exercise Science, 2016, Honors: summa cum laude)

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 2023

Professional Associations

  • Managing Editor, Western New England Law Review

Published Works

  • Published Note: Criminal Law -- Under the Gun of Rehaif v. United States: How State Legislatures and Courts Must Blunt the Effect of Knowledge

Awards

  • Henry T. Downey Award
  • Class Award for Academic Excellence