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Early Life and Background
Born in Lansing and raised in East Lansing, Megan Cavanagh grew up immersed in public service. The daughter of a longtime Michigan Supreme Court justice, she learned early that the law is not just a profession—it’s a responsibility to the community. Yet her path to the bench was distinctly her own.
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in environmental engineering, Megan worked as a consultant evaluating environmental risk and property development before discovering her true calling in the law.
She earned her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School while working full-time, building a career grounded in discipline, independence, and perseverance.