Biography

Megan Craig is an associate attorney with Bayer, Wishman & Leotta, admitted to practice in 2015.  An alumna of Southwestern Law School, Megan has a true passion for bankruptcy law that is reflected in her scholarly achievements and her externships with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District Rules Committee and former Chief Judge Vincent P. Zurzolo.  In addition to her academic achievements, she has over 10 years of experience with reputable consumer bankruptcy law firms across the country.

Honors

2015 American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence

2015 Judge Barry Russell Federal Practice Award

2015 Nominated 9th Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student Fellowship, American College of Bankruptcy

2014 Borowitz & Clark Bankruptcy Law Scholarship

2nd Place 2014 Mid-South Commercial Law Institute Writing Competition

3rd Place 2014 National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees Writing Competition

2013 Debra Lynn Bassett Scholarship for Civil Procedure

2013-2015 Dean’s Merit Awards 

Publications

11 U.S.C. § 108 All Tolled: Is a Good Fight A Fair Fight?

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘16

B.A.P. Rejects Literal Interpretation of 523(a)- Dischargeability of Tax “Returns”

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘16

Is the Chapter 13 “Super Discharge” Still Super? 

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, ‘14

Mediation May Not Save Your Twinkies, But It May Save Your Home or Your City

Mid-South Commercial Law Institute, ‘14

Education

Southwestern Law School, Juris Doctor, ‘15

Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediation Theory & Practice Course, ‘13

Champlain, BA & Paralegal Certification, ‘05

Admitted

United States District Court, Central District of California, ‘15

State Bar of California, ‘15

Memberships & Service

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 

American Bankruptcy Institute

Los Angeles Federal Bar Association

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Volunteer Work

Los Angeles Public Counsel Debtor Assistance & Consumer Law Projects, ‘10

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Attorney Services, ’16 to present