Bio

Megan has a broad practice which covers estate planning, probate, and guardianships, ensuring clients’ wishes and loved ones’ futures are protected. She has been appointed by the Courts to represent persons who are alleged to be incapacitated in Article 81 guardianship proceedings, as well as to serve as a neutral Court Evaluator in those matters. Her experience also includes petitioning for guardianship on behalf of healthcare facilities and individuals.

Additionally, Megan regularly represents buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions, and has conducted closings on behalf of lending institutions.  She continues to conduct civil rights and workplace misconduct investigations for colleges, universities, school districts, and employers across a wide range of industries in the public and private sector. She is a certified Civil Rights Investigator by the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) and investigates claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and workplace misconduct. She is a pre-approved Sexual Misconduct Investigator for the United Educators ProResponse Expert Services Benefit. She is also frequently designated by school district superintendents to serve as a hearing officer in disciplinary proceedings throughout the Hudson Valley, and as a Title IX Hearing Officer or Panel Chair for colleges. 

Before co-founding Dizon & Shedden, P.C., Megan represented school districts in litigation, student disciplinary hearings, and tax certiorari proceedings. She also defended healthcare providers and facilities in medical malpractice and negligence actions, represented landlords in landlord/tenant proceedings, and handled general litigation matters for individuals and businesses.   

A former Division I rower, Megan is the Chair and Founder of the Orange County Rowing Association and previously coached for the Arlington Rowing Association.  She sits on the Board of Directors for the Newburgh Waterways Center.   

Megan lives in Orange County. In her free time, she enjoys baking and creating beautiful cakes, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new restaurants.

Education
  • Albany Law School, J.D., Health Law Concentration (2009)
  • Albany Medical College, M.S., Bioethics (2009)
  • Boston University, B.A., magna cum laude, Business & Hospitality Administration (2006)
Bar and Court Admissions
  • New Jersey (2010)
  • New York (2011)
Awards and Honors
  • Top Lawyer, Hudson Valley Magazine (2023)
Professional Associations
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association
  • Dutchess County Bar Association
  • Association of Workplace Investigators
  • ATIXA
Community Involvement
  • Board Member, Newburgh Waterways Center (2024-Present)
  • Chairman, Founder & Head Coach, Orange County Rowing Association (2011-Present)
  • Head Coach, Varsity & Novice Boys Rowing Teams, Arlington High School (2012-2017)