Megan Phillips
About Megan Phillips
Megan Phillips serves as the Senior Coordinator of Lawyer Talent Development at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C., a position she has held since 2021. With a background in legal training and development, she has previously worked at Sidley Austin LLP and Apple.
Work at King & Spalding
Megan Phillips serves as the Senior Coordinator of Lawyer Talent Development at King & Spalding. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In her role, she focuses on the development and coordination of talent initiatives for lawyers within the firm, contributing to the overall professional growth and training of legal staff.
Previous Experience at Sidley Austin LLP
Megan Phillips has extensive experience at Sidley Austin LLP, where she worked in various roles. She served as a Training & Development Coordinator for four months in 2019, followed by a two-year tenure as a Training & Development Assistant from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a CLE Coordinator from 2019 to 2021 and as a CLE Analyst for eight months in 2021. These positions involved coordinating training programs and continuing legal education initiatives.
Career Background at Other Organizations
Before her current role, Megan Phillips worked at Vedder Price as a Legal Secretary from 2015 to 2017. She also held a position as a Website Associate at AAUW from 2011 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Business Specialist at Apple from 2009 to 2011 in Arlington, VA. This diverse background has provided her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role in lawyer talent development.
Education and Expertise
Megan Phillips holds a Master of Tourism Administration from The George Washington University - School of Business, where she studied Sport Management from 2017 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in coordination and development within legal and business environments.
High School Education
Megan Phillips completed her high school education at Green Hope High School from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits.