Meaghan Repko
Partner
Meaghan provides thoughtful and results-driven strategic communications counsel to both public and private companies navigating a wide range of high-stakes situations. Her expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies and restructurings, litigation support, shareholder activism, and other complex corporate matters. With a calm and pragmatic approach, she is a trusted advisor to C-suites, boards of directors, and legal and financial advisors, helping clients manage their reputations and communicate effectively with stakeholders through times of transformation and uncertainty.
Recent Highlights
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Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Distressed M&A and Liability Management
Meaghan has deep experience advising companies through high-pressure financial and operational turnarounds, both in and out of court. Her work spans restructuring negotiations, 363 asset sales, and liability management exercises. Select engagements include Akumin; Barneys New York; Caesars Entertainment Operating Company; CIT Group; David’s Bridal; Edison Mission Energy; Frontier Communications; JCPenney; Joann; LSC Communications; Prospect Medical Holdings; Rite Aid; Toys“R”Us; and Windstream.
Crisis Communications
Known for her steady leadership during uncertain times, Meaghan counsels companies facing a broad array of crises—from data breaches and government investigations to workplace violence, executive misconduct, fraud, and accounting irregularities. She helps clients respond swiftly and transparently, maintaining stakeholder confidence while protecting long-term reputations.
M&A / Transactions
Meaghan advises U.S. and international clients across industries on communication strategies for both friendly and contested M&A transactions. She partners closely with executives and deal teams to craft compelling narratives, manage media attention, and navigate regulatory and shareholder scrutiny with precision and confidence. Select transactions include advising Callon Petroleum on its pending acquisition of Carrizo Oil & Gas; Matlin & Partners Acquisition Corporation and U.S. Well Services on their merger; Swift Transportation in its merger with Knight Transportation; Enbridge in its acquisition of Spectra Energy; Joy Global in its acquisition by Komatsu Ltd.; FMC Technologies in its merger with Technip; Progressive Waste Solutions in its acquisition by Waste Connections; Cameron in its acquisition by Schlumberger; and Teva Pharmaceuticals in its unsolicited proposal to acquire Mylan and in its acquisition of Allergan Generics.
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Personal Side
Deeply committed to advancing women’s health, Meaghan serves on the Board of Tina’s Wish, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer through innovative scientific research and gynecologic health education.
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Credentials
Meaghan joined Joele Frank in 2006 and became a Partner in 2011. She was recognized with The M&A Advisor’s “40 Under 40” Recognition Award in 2018 for her contributions to the field of communications in financial transactions and corporate crisis. She holds a BA from Hood College, where she developed her passion for impactful communication and analytical problem-solving.