Mehgan Peetz
About Mehgan Peetz
Mehgan Peetz: Chief Legal Officer
Mehgan Peetz currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer. Her role involves overseeing legal strategies, managing corporate compliance, and handling complex legal issues. Before assuming this position, she worked in several significant roles in the legal field, establishing a strong foundation in both commercial and corporate law.
Mehgan Peetz's Role at SmileDirectClub
Before becoming Chief Legal Officer, Mehgan Peetz served as the Deputy General Counsel at SmileDirectClub, a publicly traded oral care company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, she was instrumental in providing legal guidance and managing the company's legal operations during a period marked by substantial industry growth.
Mehgan Peetz's Tenure at Current, powered by GE
Mehgan Peetz previously held the position of Executive Counsel – Commercial for Current, powered by GE and GE Lighting. Splitting her time between Boston and Cleveland, she focused on commercial legal matters, providing essential legal support and guidance to the business.
Legal Career at Ropes and Gray and Kirkland & Ellis
Mehgan Peetz's legal expertise was honed at two prominent law firms. She practiced law at Ropes and Gray in Boston, where she gained valuable experience in a range of legal disciplines. She also worked at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago, further expanding her expertise in corporate law.
Mehgan Peetz's Education and Academic Achievements
Mehgan Peetz graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where she acquired a robust legal education. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied psychology and pre-medicine. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her successful legal career.