Megan Rha

Megan Rha has been practicing law since 1998, but her passion for both law and business truly ignited in 2007 when she co-founded the law firm Rha Kim Grossman & McIlwain, LLP—while pregnant with her fourth child. Now a mother of five, she leads a firm of seven attorneys known for its strong advocacy and professionalism. This dedication earned Megan and her founding partner, D. Jenny Kim, the distinction of being recognized as one of the finalists for New York Law Journal’s 2024 Professional Excellence Award. In 2025, Megan was honored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association of St. John’s University School of Law for her contribution to the legal community.

Specializing in criminal, family, divorce, business, employment, and education law, Megan helps clients find resolution and peace during difficult times. She began her career as a prosecutor at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, where she built her legal foundation in litigation and trial work. As one of the first AAPI prosecutors in Nassau County, she took great pride in representing the People of New York, particularly during a time when AAPI representation in the county was minimal. In her later years as a prosecutor, she was selected to handle Special Victim cases, dealing with crimes of sexual abuse, child and elder abuse, and domestic violence—cases that required courage and wisdom. Megan is one of the few attorneys to have successfully argued and won before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and she looks forward to one day arguing in the US Supreme Court.

Beyond the courtroom, Megan is deeply engaged in building up her children, their cohorts, and the communities in NYC. Whether speaking at professional and educational events or authoring presentations like “One Terrible Situation with Many Tentacles” for the Center of Women of NY, Megan finds ways to educate and empower others. From creating and leading “Parents for Andrew Yang” during the COVID-19 pandemic to campaigning for ethical leadership in Congress, from serving NYC public school families for 20 years through various PTAs to emceeing the annual Teacher’s Day Gala for the last 15 years, Megan is unwavering in her commitment to community-building, living by her personal motto of: “if not me, then who” and “if not now, then when.” She has served on the boards of such organizations as the Queens YWCA, Douglaston Little Neck Local Development Corp, Queens Borough President’s General Assembly, and Queens Community Board No. 11. One of the most beautiful moments in Megan’s civic life was when her vision of a community sing-along became a reality in 2024 and Megan led hundreds of her neighbors in making music and singing together.

It is love that gives birth to Megan’s many creative ideas and it is love that compels Megan to act, one step at a time. Megan is grateful for the complexities and beauty of life and is excited by the growth she gets to experience as she goes through the many vicissitudes of life.