Meet the Class: Megan Olomu, ‘27
Recent Stanford Grad Aims to be at the Forefront of Change
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Megan Olomu, ’27, graduated from Stanford University this year with a degree in public policy. While at Stanford, she was a track & field athlete, and at UChicago she will continue to pursue her sport while also realizing her dream of studying law. Olomu is eager to combine her public policy undergraduate studies with a law degree to be at the forefront of social change.
Please describe your professional background and path.
I grew up in Dallas, Texas, a city that remains close to my heart. My parents, from India and Nigeria, instilled in me a rich blend of cultural values. Professionally, I’ve held different roles including positions at an EdTech startup, a civil district court, law firms, the FCC’s Office of Economic Analytics, and as a coach!
What key experiences have shaped you?
My experience at an EdTech startup and doing research at the Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research as an undergrad deepened my interest in law, economics, and business. Also, as president of Stanford’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, I collaborated with administrators on policies related to NIL, conference realignment, and gender equity, highlighting the crucial role of law in less conventional contexts such as college athletics.
What motivated your decision to go to law school?
I’m inspired by the power of law because it offers the ability to impact lives through so many avenues, whether by advocating for rights, shaping policy reform, or advising on corporate strategy. Attorneys are often at the forefront of change, and I aspire to develop the skills needed to contribute to these critical conversations across diverse sectors.
Why did you select the University of Chicago Law School?
Short answer: interdisciplinary inquiry. As a public policy major whose studies primarily focused on law and economics, I thought there would be no better place to continue this study than at the birthplace of law and economics. I will also be joining the Doctoroff Program, which I believe will complement my quest for an interdisciplinary education.
What motivated your decision to go to law school?
I would love to work as a civil litigator. The breadth of litigation specialties, such as product liability, appellate work, and antitrust, excites me and offers an opportunity to apply my interdisciplinary education. Eventually, I hope to transition over to a role within a federal government agency, as serving my country is another key professional goal of mine.
What is the thing you are most looking forward to about being a law student?
Honestly, I’m just excited to start learning about the law and finally immerse myself in the profession I’m most passionate about. My roommate in college was a computer science major and I admired how she could directly apply her learning to her field of work, so I’m excited to get started.
What are some of your hobbies or interests?
I grew up playing and watching sports; track ended up being my favorite. In college, I walked on to the track & field team at Stanford and will be a part of the team here at UChicago with my remaining year of NCAA eligibility. Besides that: singing, biking, hiking, beach volleyball, podcasts, and fashion!
What is a “fun fact” about you?
I have a black belt in Taekwondo (from 3rd grade).