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Megan Chester

Associate

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Megan Chester

Associate

Washington, D.C. 202.295.4085

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Education

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Certificates in Comparative & International Law and Law & Public Policy
    • Note & Comments Editor, Journal of Law & Technology
    • Vice-Chancellor for Alumni Relations, Moot Court
  • Northeastern University (B.A., magna cum laude)
    • Member, Pi Sigma Alpha honor society
    • Study Abroad: London School of Economics

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Washington, D.C.
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Megan Chester is a business lawyer and trusted regulatory advisor with Foley & Lardner LLP, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Megan is a member of the firm’s Government Solutions Practice, where she advises on consumer product and automotive safety and regulatory compliance matters and government investigation defense.

Megan helps manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers — ranging from startups to global brands — navigate complex regulatory landscapes enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State Attorneys General, and other agencies, prevent and defend against costly enforcement actions, and respond effectively when government investigations arise. Megan counsels clients throughout the product life cycle, including on product development and design in accordance with applicable standards, product testing and certification, packaging and labeling compliance, marketing claims review, contractual terms analysis, reporting obligations, recall management, regulator negotiations, and due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

When government investigations arise, Megan represents businesses before the CPSC, FTC, NHTSA, State Attorneys General, and other agencies, strategically defending against civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and enforcement actions. She works seamlessly with litigation teams to resolve disputes efficiently and protect clients’ reputations.

As a former lead procurement attorney at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where she advised on over $10 billion in disaster response contracting actions — including a $3.4 billion COVID-19 pandemic response procurement — and successfully defended the agency in protests and appeals, Megan also has significant government contracting experience. Megan leverages this experience in counseling clients on federal, state, and local procurement matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting compliance training, representing contractors in bid protests and claims, and conducting due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions involving federal, state, and local government contractors and subcontractors. With a deep understanding of regulatory risk management, Megan positions her clients for long-term compliance success.

Publications and Presentations

  • Co-author, “Navigating the FTC Care Labeling Rule in the Modern Age,” The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2026 (Mar. 2026)
  • Co-author, “Mitigating Risk and Building Rapport: Turning a CPSC Notice of Violation into a Strategic Opportunity,” Sedgwick Brand Protection, Q4 2025 Recall Index Report: U.S. Edition (Feb. 2026)
  • Co-presenter, “20/20 Hindsight: Best Practices for Documentation and Communications in Light of Recent CPSC Enforcement Trends,” International Consumer Product Health & Safety Organization 2026 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium (Feb. 23, 2026)
  • Co-author, “CPSC Enforcement Under a Reorganized DOJ,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Jan. 8, 2026)
  • Co-presenter, “The CPSC Today: Regulatory Compliance Before an Evolving Agency,” Foley & Lardner LLP National CLE Week (Nov. 14, 2025)
  • Co-author, “Made in China—What the Automotive Industry Should Know About the Global Emergence of Chinese Manufacturing of Connected Vehicles Amid Increasing U.S. Restrictions,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Dec. 3, 2025)
  • Co-author, “You’ve Received a Notice of Violation from the CPSC—Now What?” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Dec. 1, 2025)
  • Co-author, “What Every Consumer Products Retailer Needs to Know About the CPSC,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Oct. 7, 2025)
  • Co-author, “What to Expect from the CPSC During Government Shutdown,” The National Law Review (Oct. 2, 2025)
  • Co-author, “The CPSC and Amazon: Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Aug. 19, 2025)
  • Co-author, “Make Food ‘Healthy’ Again: FDA’s Resolution for a Healthier 2025,” Chicago Medicine (May 2025)
  • Co-author, “CPSC Announces ‘Record-Breaking Week’ of Enforcement Actions Against Chinese Manufacturers,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (May 27, 2025)
  • Co-author, “Trump Administration Purports to Fire CPSC Commissioners,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (May 12, 2025)
  • Co-author, “Leaked Budget Proposal Suggests Major Restructuring of Federal Health and Safety Agencies, Including the Consumer Product Safety Commission,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Apr. 25, 2025)
  • Co-author, “An Executive Branch for the People, by the People: What the New Administration’s Executive Orders Mean for an Independent CPSC,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Feb. 24, 2025)
  • Co-presenter, “You’ve Received a Notice of Violation from the CPSC—Now What?” International Consumer Product Health & Safety Organization 2025 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium (Feb. 19, 2025)
  • Co-author, “NHTSA Adopts Final Rule to Formalize Its Whistleblower Program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Jan. 13, 2025)
  • Co-author, “Recycling or Greenwashing? Considerations for Sustainable Fashion Claims,” The Fashion Law (Aug. 1, 2024)
  • Co-author, “Recycling or Greenwashing? Considerations for Sustainable Fashion Claims,” The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2024 (2024)
  • Co-author, “NHTSA Year in Review: What Will Drive NHTSA in 2025,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Nov. 21, 2024)
  • Co-author, “Government Contractors Take Notice: Increase in Health & Welfare Fringe Benefit Rates under the Service Contract Labor Standards,” The National Law Review (Sept. 11, 2024)
  • Co-author, “The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2024,” Foley in Fashion (May 16, 2024)
  • Co-author, “FY2024 CPSC Enforcement Trends and Priorities,” Sedgwick Brand Protection, Q1 2024 Recall Index Report: U.S. Edition (May 2024)
  • Co-author, “What Food & Beverage Companies Need to Know About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Apr. 15, 2024)
  • Co-author, “Proposed Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act Could Remove the Cap on Civil Penalties the Consumer Product Safety Commission Can Impose,” Manufacturing Industry Advisor (Feb. 6, 2024)
  • Co-author, “CPSC Signals Its Regulatory Interest in PFAS” (Oct. 17, 2023)
  • Co-author, “Congress Takes Steps to Revive Legislation Regulating Autonomous Vehicles,” The National Law Review (Aug. 2, 2023)
  • Co-author, “Michigan Adopts Distracted Driving Legislation,” The National Law Review (June 15, 2023)
  • Co-author, “Government Contracts: Service Contract Labor Standards Compliance,” Thomson Reuters Practical Law (2023)
  • Author, “Lost in Translation: The Case for the Addition of Directness as a Factor in True Threat Analysis,” 23 CommLaw Conspectus 395 (2015)
  • Co-author, “A Positive Supreme Court Term for the First Amendment,” Newseum Institute (July 23, 2014)
February 23, 2026 Events

International Consumer Products Health and Safety Organizaton 2026 Annual Meeting and Training Symposium

On February 23-26,  the International Consumer Products Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) will host its 33rd Annual Meeting and Training Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This flagship event brings together global product safety professionals for four days of collaboration, learning, and networking.
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January 8, 2026 Manufacturing Industry Advisor

CPSC Enforcement Under a Reorganized DOJ

On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),...
December 3, 2025 Manufacturing Industry Advisor

Made in China: What the Automotive Industry Should Know About the Global Emergence of Chinese Manufacturing of Connected Vehicles Amid Increasing U.S. Restrictions

China’s automotive industry has gone global, in no small part due to technological advancements, cost advantages, and foreign investment through joint ventures, particularly in electric vehicle (“EV”) and connected vehicle technologies.
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December 1, 2025 Manufacturing Industry Advisor

You’ve Received a Notice of Violation from the CPSC – Now What?

Each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “CPSC” or “Commission”) utilizes its import surveillance program, surveys the...
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October 7, 2025 Manufacturing Industry Advisor

What Every Consumer Products Retailer Needs to Know About the CPSC

Running a consumer products retail business is hard work.  In addition to the day-to-day challenges facing any business, the applicable...
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October 2, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

What to Expect from the CPSC During Government Shutdown

As of October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. This means that many federal agencies, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), must suspend or scale back operations until funding is restored. While shutdowns are not uncommon, they can create uncertainty for businesses, consumers, and agency staff alike.
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