Practice Areas: White Collar Crimes, Criminal Defense, Securities Litigation; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1997
Education: Emory University School of Law
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Meg Strickler is a committed criminal defense attorney practicing at Conaway & Strickler, P.C., located in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys a global reputation for her exceptional proficiency in internet crime and technology law, along with her adept management of conventional white collar crimes, federal offenses, sex offenses and drug violations, among other legal matters.
Ms. Strickler holds a law degree from Emory University School of Law (1997) and is licensed to practice in the state courts of Georgia, New York and California. Additionally, she is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Prior to her legal pursuits, she graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in 1991.
Committed to knowledge dissemination, Ms. Strickler frequently contributes articles and delivers lectures globally on topics including intellectual property, fraud and technology crimes. Her passion for education led her to serve as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law, where she teaches subjects such as trial advocacy and ethics. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law where she teaches Advanced Evidence to J.D. students and Evidence to LL.M. students. In the realm of media, she is a sought-after professional, making regular appearances on prominent television networks such as CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, NBC 11 Alive, Law and Crime Network and the Fox News channel to provide insightful commentary on high-profile cases.
Ms. Strickler, distinguished as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, has consistently demonstrated exceptional courtroom prowess and legal skills. Time Magazine has commended her as a leader in criminal defense, while Newsweek magazine celebrated her as one of America's Top Criminal Defense Lawyers. Notably, her commitment to exceptional client service is reflected in her "Superb" rating on Avvo. Moreover, her insightful legal analysis has been honored with an Emmy Award on a local NBC news affiliate, highlighting her remarkable ability to effectively communicate intricate legal concepts.
A dedicated member of numerous professional organizations, Ms. Strickler’s affiliations include the State Bar of Georgia, the New York State Bar Association, The State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Additionally, she is actively involved in the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
In her commitment to promoting justice and advocating for meaningful change, Ms. Strickler actively participates in pro bono activities with organizations such as the Georgia Justice Project and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: White Collar, Criminal Defense, Securities Litigation, Tax: BusinessFocus areas
Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Sex Offenses, Tax Law, White Collar Crime
- 50% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 10% Securities Litigation
- 10% Tax: Business
First Admitted: 1997, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.conawayandstrickler.com/meg-strickler.html
- ABA Section of International Law - International Anticorruption Committee Steering Group Member
- Adjunct professor at Emory Law teaching ethics to first year law students through 2 classes during the year. And teach trial techniques through Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques program to 2Ls at the end of the 2L year. , 2023
- Appointed member of the Steering Group for the ABA International Anti-Corruption Committee, 2024
- Newsletter Committee Co-Chair WWCDA, 2024
- Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law teaching Advanced Evidence to J.D. students and Evidence to LL.M. students. https://law.gsu.edu/profile/meg-strickler/, 2024
- Member of the ABA's Cyberspace Law Committee
- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - task force on emerging technology, 2024
- American Bar Association, Section of International Law Liaison to the Criminal Justice Section, Steering Group Member, International Anticorruption Committee
- Southern District of New York
- Southern District of Georgia
- Middle District of Georgia
- Northern District of Georgia
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- The Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta
- International Bar Association, Former Cyber Crime Subcommittee Member
- International Bar Association, Former Business Crime and Criminal Law Committees, Newsletter Coordinator
- Georgia, 1997
- IBA Cyber Crime subcommittee co-chair
- IBA Business Law International Journal Board Member
- Women's White Collar Defense Association Development Committee
- IBA Professional Ethics Committee Advisory Board member, 2020
- American Bar Foundation Fellow
- Co-Chair ABA Section of International Law Government and Public Interest Committee , 2020
- ABA Section of International Law Liaison to Criminal Justice Section
- IBA Criminal Law Committee Vice Chair, 2011
- IBA, Criminal Law Committee, Newsletter and Website Editor, 2007
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- IBA Criminal Law Committee Secretary, 2010
- Liaison Officer, International Bar Association, War Crimes Committee
- IBA Criminal Law Committee Newsletter Editor, 2009
- State Bar of New York, 2004
- Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Co-Chair, Cyber Crime Committee, iTechlaw
- State Bar of California, 1999
- IBA, Criminal Law Committee, Secretary, 2008
- Former Co-Chair, Former Criminal Law Committee, International Bar Association, 2012
- Drug case in MDGA dismissed through pre trial diversion, 2024
- A businessman, facing federal drug trafficking charges, who had fled the country but wanted to return the United States. The Firm worked with representatives from the FBI, ICE and the United States Attorney’s Office to provide safe travel for the client back to the United States. No charges were ever brought against the client and the client was never arrested., 2021
- Client was investigated by the Nursing Board for allegations of diversion. Diverting medication for personal use or sale can easily lead to the loss of licensure, as well as criminal charges. After extensive meetings and reviewing client’s medical and personal history, we attended a meeting with client before the Nursing Board. In the end, a confidential letter of concern was the only admonishment client received., 2022
- Client was indicted on 30 counts of Healthcare Fraud in which the government alleged theft of nearly $800,000. Facing at least 10 years in prison, we negotiated a plea down to 5 counts. However, our client was still facing 3 years in prison. After extensive documentation on client’s mental and physical health challenges, the Court handed down a sentence of only a year and a day., 2022
- Clients hired us after execution of a search warrant at their business. We immediately began working with investigators and prosecutors while also working with the client to craft and better explain the correct narrative for the inquiry. By doing so, we were able to divert a healthcare fraud prosecution from the criminal investigation division to the civil investigation division. Upon production of voluminous records, the government conceded that only a small portion of the records may have been missing some checks and balances, and clients were able to pay a fine and continue their business without further interruption and completely avoid any criminal charges, 2023
- A seemingly minor traffic stop led to felony charges for possession of a Schedule II ADHD medication without a prescription. After meeting with the client, a college student, and referring him for evaluation, it was determined he indeed suffered with mental illness for which he’d sought out medication without going to a doctor. We were able to present these unique circumstances to the prosecutor, negotiate for the client to be admitted into the pretrial diversion program, and the charges were eventually dropped., 2020
- Client, formerly employed by a Fortune 500 company, was accused by the company of downloading proprietary information from the company, which could have resulted in felony Computer Trespass charges. After several meetings and negotiations with the company’s top officers and legal counsel, the company declined to pursue any charges against our client., 2023
- Client was accused of falsifying records and stealing from her employer. This resulted in a charge of computer trespass, a felony in the State of Georgia punishable by up to fifteen years in prison. Despite a contentious case with all parties pointing fingers at each other, the Firm was able to negotiate with the prosecutor and get the felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor with the client receiving only 12 months’ probation., 2021
- Client was indicted on six counts of sexually related charges. Our defense focused on alibi evidence for one alleged incident and contradictory statements from the prosecution’s witnesses, including the alleged victim. After three days of testimony, the jury deliberated for only two hours before finding our client not guilty of each and every charge., 2022
- Health care fraud case settled without criminal charges, 2024
- Not guilty in jury trial for Rape, 2020
- Elder Abuse , Meg Strickler on 11 Alive NBC, Elder Abuse, 2018
- Legal commentator on Law & Crime network, Trinity Poague case, Criminal Law, 2024
- Court TV appearance, Alex Murdaugh prison love letters, Criminal Law, 2024
- Will Ethan Crumbley get parole?, Criminal Law, 2023
- Mark Meadows and the Fulton County election law indictment that includes Donald Trump, Mark Meadows Fulton County criminal case, Criminal Law, Election Law, 2024
- Jail calls are always recorded. It is never a good idea to say things that will hurt you. , Chad Daybell trial - guilty?, Criminal Law, 2024
- Donald Trump indicted in Fulton county. Meg Strickler discusses the implications. , Donald Trump going to Trial?, Criminal Law, 2023
- Various videos of appearances on CNN, HLN, Court TV, NBC 11 Alive, Fox Business Channel, Tru TV and Fox News Channel. See Conaway Strickler on YouTube, Legal News analyst
- Appeared on Bill O'Reilly show on Fox News Network, 2007
- Appeared on Fox News Network to comment on Caylee Anthony case, 2009
- Appeared on HLN Prime News throughout the Casey Anthony trial in Orlando, HLN Legal Analyst, 2011
- Appeared on CNN's Headline News' Nancy Grace show to comment on OJ Simpson, 2008
- Appear frequently on HLN, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, CNN International, Fox radio as legal analyst, Legal analyst, 2005
- Appointed to the Criminal Justice Act panel in the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia. , 2024
- Represented physicians who got arrested through the DME Operation Brace Yourself. Probation sentences and their licenses retained through the Composite Board of Georgia. , 2022
- Georgia Justice Project - Record Restrictions/Pardons, 2022
- NACDL- Compassionate Release, 2022
- Volunteered at the Tahirih Center, 2019
- Volunteer to help organize event in NYC and DC for Southern Center for Human Rights, 2011
- Super Lawyers, Georgia Rising Star, 2005
- Co-chair Professional Ethics Committee, https://www.ibanet.org/unit/Section+on+Public+and+Professional+Interest/committee/Professional+Ethics+Committee/3123, 2023
- Emmy Award for legal analysis on NBC local news affiliate
- Superb Rating, AVVO
- Rising Star Superlawyer, Atlanta Magazine
- One of America's Top Criminal Defense Lawyers, Newsweek Magazine
- Leader in Criminal Defense, Time Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
- Southeastern Emmy Award, For coverage along with the NBC 11 Alive team, 2018
- B.A., University of Delaware, 1991 Major in Criminal Justice
- Updates on Privacy Law , Recent Developments in Privacy Law, Privacy, Cybercrime, 2023
- Privacy Law Update, Privacy Law Update, Privacy, Cybercrime, 2022
- Business Law Journal article on Surge of Consumer Privacy Litigation, Surge of Consumer Privacy Litigation, Privacy, Cybercrime, 2024
- Contributor to this checklist , ABA Cyberspace law Committee Global Privacy Checklist, Cyber Security, Cyber Space, Global Privacy, 2020
- Contributed and was a member of IBA Cyber Security Task Force, IBA Cyber Security Guidelines, Criminal Law, Cyber Security, 2018
- AI and Ethics -examining the newest trends, Chaired Conference, AI and Ethics, IBA, Cyber Crime. Criminal Law, Professional Ethics, AI, 2024
- Spoke on a panel in Cancun re speaking to the media about your cases or other high profile cases , Lecturer, Law and speaking to the media, North American Law Summit, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, 2023
- Will be speaking in Panama in November, 2024 , Lecturer, North American Law Summit, Criminal Law, Entertainment Law, 2024
- Spoke on two panels at the IBA annual conference in Paris on money laundering and AI., lecturer, Money Laundering and AI, IBA, Privacy, Cybercrime, Money Laundering, AI, 2023
- Spoke at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami on Cryptocurrency trends , lecturer, Cryptocurrency trends, IBA, Privacy, Cybercrime, Cryptocurrency, 2022
- Speaker, The State Bar of Georgia's Committee on Professionalism and the State of Georgia's Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism at Emory University School of Law
- Speaker for Kessler-Eidsen National Institute for Trial Advocacy at Emory University School of Law
- Spoke at annual conference in Prague, speaker, International Bar Association, 2005
- Data breach discussion, panelist, After the Hack: A Data Breach Post-Game Show, itechlaw, Criminal Law, Cyber Security, 2020
- Spoke at annual conference in Chicago, speaker, International Bar Association, 2006
- Co-chaired panel at annual conference in Madrid, Spain, October, 2009, International Bar Association, 2009
- co-chaired panel at 14th Transnational IBA Criminal Law and Business Crime Committee Conference in June 2011 in Amsterdam
- Co-chaired a panel with Immigration and Nationality Law Committee and Business Crime Committee, IBA Annual Conference in Dubai, 2011
- International Bar Association Transnational Crime Conference, Chair of Conference, Miami, 2013
- Chair of Conference, São Paulo, Brazil, International Bar Association, Transnational Crime Conference, 2012
- Speaker, Cyber Crime, Bangalore, India, iTechlaw, 2014
- Speaker, Cyber Crime, Paris, iTechlaw, 2014
- Moderator, Cyber Crime and Bitcoins, Tokyo, International Bar Association Annual Conference, 2014
- International Bar Association, Transnational Crime Conference, Istanbul, co-chair, entire conference, 2014
- Appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency https://nysba.org/committees/task-force-on-emerging-digital-finance-and-currency/, 2023
- Appointed to the IBA Business Law International Editorial Board, 2022
- Appointed Co-Chair of the International Bar Association Professional Ethics Committee, 2022
- Appointed to IBA Cyber Security Task Force, 2018
- Leaders in Criminal Defense in Newsweek Magazine, 2011
Office location for Meg Strickler
75 Fourteenth Street
Suite 3000
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 470-857-5355
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2005
