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Firm: Johnson, Westra, Broecker, Whittaker, & Newitt, P.C.

380 S Schmale Rd Ste 102 , Carol Stream , Illinois 60188

Practice Areas: Family

Megan is a long time resident of DuPage County, having graduated from St. Francis High School, in Wheaton, Illinois. She attended the University of Arizona, where she majored in Political Science. During her undergraduate studies, she received honors such as the Academic Award of Distinction and initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honorary.  Megan was also selected for a legislative internship with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl.  Additionally, she was active in College Republicans and the Catholic Newman Center Club.. At Michigan State University College of Law, Megan made the Dean’s List.   As a student clinician for the Housing Law Clinic, she represented low income clients with complex landlord-tenant and foreclosure issues.  She was a research assistant for Professor Brian Gilmore, head of the Housing Law Clinic. While at law school, she also participated in clubs such as the Christian Law Society and the Federalist Society.. During an internship with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, she worked in the DUI courtroom, representing the State of Illinois pursuant to IL Sup. Ct. Rule 711.. Megan is a certified Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County for Family Law and Probate. As a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association, she is an active member of the legal community.  Her husband, Brandon, is also an attorney. They are active members of St. Michael’s Parish and St. Daniel's Parish in Wheaton. They volunteer for non-profit organizations such as the ALS Association (Chicago Chapter). Megan is also fluent in American Sign Language.