Biography
Meaghan Kirby is an associate attorney who represents Connecticut employees, both in and out of the courtroom. Since 2023, Meaghan has been ranked by Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star, a distinction given only to 2.5% of Connecticut attorneys under the age of 40.
Meaghan proudly serves as the President of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), an organization for attorneys who represent employees in all aspects of employment law in Connecticut. She also serves as the Secretary of the Labor & Employment Section of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), as well as the Secretary of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA. Meaghan is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the CBA.
Before she joined Garrison Law in 2023, Meaghan practiced civil litigation and represented employees and employers in matters involving employment discrimination and wrongful termination, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and employment contract disputes. Meaghan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Eliot D. Prescott of the Connecticut Appellate Court during the 2021-2022 term.
Meaghan earned her law degree, summa cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law (QUSL) in 2021, with a dual concentration in Workplace Law and Civil Advocacy & Dispute Resolution, each with honors. During her law school career, Meaghan received various awards for outstanding coursework and involvement. Meaghan was a publication editor of, and is published in, the Quinnipiac Law Review and served as president of the QUSL Mock Trial Society. She was named the Best Advocate of the final round of the Northeast Regional Championship of the 2021 National Trial Competition and went on to be a quarterfinalist in the national championship. After she graduated, Meaghan coached mock trial students for multiple years. Meaghan additionally received her B.A. in Literature from American University.
Aside from her time in Washington, D.C., Meaghan has lived in New Haven County throughout her entire life. When she is not at the office, you can find Meaghan hiking, traveling to National Parks, or cheering on the New England Patriots.
Representative Speaking Engagements
- Connecticut's Section 31-51q in Action: Practical Guidance for Workplace Political Expression, Connecticut Bar Association Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium (Mar. 2026)
Client Experiences
I was very pleased by the work done on my behalf by Meaghan Kirby, an attorney at Garrison Law. She is personable, a great communicator, very responsive, and clearly at the top of her game. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for me, and gave me all the possible scenarios if I decided to take action that was not in my best interest. I felt represented and advocated for and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is in a dispute with an employer.— L.P.
If you feel like you're out of your depth, but you know in your gut something that happened at work is just not right, Garrison Law should be your first call. They shoot straight, provide objective interpretation of your situation, and give valuable guidance. We worked with Meaghan Kirby and she was exceptional in her thought process and consideration of our needs. In the end, her recommendation kept us from making the situation worse and resulted in a favorable outcome. Thank you Meaghan and Garrison Law.— C.M.
Meaghan Kirby was able to help an extraordinary amount with reviewing my severance agreement. She was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. If I ever need an employment attorney in the future, I will definitely be going straight to Meaghan.— M.P.
Meghan Kirby was superb in preparing me for my deposition!— D.
I was blessed to find someone who balances legal expertise with such genuine care for their clients' well-being. You handled the process with kindness, professionalism, and unwavering encouragement. For standing by me, for fighting with honor, and for being the kind of lawyer who elevates the profession, I consider myself fortunate to have had you in my corner.— D.K.
Meaghan is a terrific lawyer and person. I was blessed to have her represent me in my case against my employer.— D.K.
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Attorney Meaghan Kirby. She was incredibly well-versed in the law and gave me all of my options. She took the time to listen to the facts of my case, ask thoughtful questions, and thoroughly explained each step of the process. She did all of this with empathy and care. Her knowledge and expertise was evident from the first moment I spoke with her. She remained available and attentive throughout the process, and I truly felt like I had an advocate who had my best interests in the forefront of her mind. While I hope to never go through this situation again, if I had to, she would be my first call. I cannot recommend her or the firm enough. I am incredibly thankful to have worked with her.— R.F.
Great consult and very knowledgeable on employment issues. Highly recommend!— M.S.
Blog Posts
October 1st, 2026 Upcoming Legal Updates for Connecticut Employees
August 28th, 2026 Can an Employer Move Assets to Avoid Paying an Employment Claim?
July 21st, 2026 Connecticut Courts Adopt Rules for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence
July 13th, 2026 Connecticut Employees and Severance Pay: Can You Still Collect Unemployment Benefits?
June 2nd, 2026 CT Department of Labor Backlog: What Employees Need to Know After Recent State Audit
May 22nd, 2026 What the Supreme Court’s Latest Arbitration Decision Means for Employers and Employees
April 15th, 2026 Delays at the CHRO: What Employees Need to Know After Recent State Audit
March 19th, 2026 Damages: Understanding What You Can Recover After a Violation of Your Employee Rights
February 12th, 2026 2026 Connecticut Law Updates
January 16th, 2026 Connecticut’s Anti-SLAPP Law: New Protections for Employees Who Speak Out About Discrimination
News
September 22nd, 2026 Meaghan Kirby Elected Secretary of Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section
March 26th, 2026 Meaghan Kirby Speaks at CBA Labor & Employment Law Section’s 2026 Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium
March 19th, 2026 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Affirms Garrison Law’s $770K Jury Verdict for FMLA Retaliation Victim
February 25th, 2026 Meaghan Kirby Reelected as President of Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association
October 22nd, 2025 Five Garrison Law Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of Super Lawyers®
August 11th, 2025 Amanda DeMatteis Appointed to Board of the National Employment Lawyers Association
August 4th, 2025 Garrison Law Visits Block Island on Company Summer Retreat
June 30th, 2025 Garrison Law Attorneys Participate in 2025 NELA Convention
June 16th, 2025 Chambers & Partners Recognizes Garrison Law as One of Only Four 2025 “Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs” Firms in Connecticut
February 11th, 2025 Josh Goodbaum and Meaghan Kirby Lead CBA Non-Compete Webinar
January 14th, 2025 Meaghan Kirby to Serve as President of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association
November 7th, 2024 Garrison Law Earns Tier 1 Ranking in the 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®
October 9th, 2024 Every Garrison Law Attorney Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers
May 24th, 2024 Meaghan Kirby to Serve as Co-Chair of Employment & Labor Law Committee of CBA’s Young Lawyers Section
February 20th, 2024 Amanda DeMatteis and Meaghan Kirby Participate in the CBA’s Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Webinar
November 2nd, 2023 Garrison Law Earns Tier 1 Ranking in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 1st, 2023 Garrison Law Attorneys Selected As 2023 Super Lawyers
October 26th, 2023 Garrison Law Welcomes Associate Attorney Meaghan C. Kirby
