Hillsdale College Alumna Named Clerk For Justice Brett Kavanaugh
2007 graduate Megan Lacy one of four clerks hired by newest Supreme Court Justice
Hillsdale, Mich. – Hillsdale College congratulates alumna Megan Lacy (’07) on her new position as law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
“Megan’s work both here at Hillsdale College and in her academic and professional career after graduation has been exceptional, and we’re proud to see her taking that talent and dedication to the Supreme Court,” said Nathan Schlueter, pre-law advisor at Hillsdale College. “As a clerk for Justice Kavanaugh, Megan will have an incredible opportunity to serve the American people and help defend the ideals of the Constitution, and we look forward to seeing the great work she’ll be able to accomplish in this new role.”
Lacy completed her undergraduate degree at Hillsdale College in 2007 and earned a law degree from the University of Virginia Law School in 2010. After completing her J.D., Lacy served as a law clerk for the Northern District of Texas and then joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a litigation associate. She later served as law clerk for the 9th District U.S. Court of Appeals before taking a role as counsel to the chairman of the federal Senate Judiciary Committee. Prior to accepting the role of clerk to Justice Kavanaugh, Lacy was senior advisor to the general counsel of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
As a clerk to Justice Kavanaugh, Lacy will assist in preparing opinions and dissents, crafting arguments and recommending cases for hearings.