Megan DeLeon, a litigator at Akerman LLP, focuses on complex commercial disputes and advises businesses on governance and litigation strategy. DeLeon serves on Akerman’s board and participates in international legal networks. She represents multinational companies engaged in cross-border commercial and construction matters, including Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded companies, private equity funds, and family enterprises.
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Work Department
Litigation
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Partner

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A first chair litigator and trusted counselor to business executives, owners, entrepreneurs, and investors, Megan Costa DeLeon has achieved landmark victories, set precedent, and impacted the business landscape for her clients, including global Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, publicly traded and family and privately owned businesses. Because of her reputation as a tenacious litigator, Megan’s clients value her strategic perspective informed by her decades of practice and master’s level business education. A leader within Akerman and in the profession, Megan serves on Akerman’s Board of Directors, where she provides guidance on firm management and initiatives. She also served as one of only three U.S.-based members of the international Board of Directors of Lex Mundi, a leading global services platform with member firms in more than 100 countries.

Education
  • Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, Governing the Family Business, 2011
  • J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 2001, cum laude
  • M.B.A., Stetson University, 2001
  • B.A., University of Florida, 1998, with honors

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Key clients

  • ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. TP Aerospace Americas Guardsquare Inc. Sean Kreps and Shannon Kreps Maronda Homes, LLC of Florida