Meagan T. Bachman
Overview
Stakeholders at all levels of infrastructure, construction, and equipment manufacturing projects, public and private, turn to Meagan Bachman to lead them in resolving their complex, high-stakes disputes. They trust Meagan to advocate and resolve their disputes through arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings because she quickly understands their objectives and needs, crafts creative and effective strategies, and is all in for her clients. She is highly knowledgeable and experienced in matters of international construction and arbitration law, including working with industry experts to analyze challenging technical, delay, and quantum issues.
Career & Education
- Davidson College, A.B., cum laude, 1997
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, 2002
- District of Columbia
- Virginia (Inactive)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Supreme Court of Virginia
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Board Member, HomeBase, the Center for Common Concerns, San Francisco, California
Meagan's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.10.26
Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2026
Washington – June 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 19th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts, and partner David (Dj) Wolff, co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Group, has been named a “Leading Partner” in International Trade and National Security.
Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.14.26
Blog Post | 05.14.26
Representative Matters
- ICC arbitration of a multibillion-dollar dispute concerning a consultant breach of contract and negligence under a FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)-based consultant contract.
- ICC arbitration of a multimillion-dollar dispute regarding forfeiture of a contractor’s employment under a FIDIC-based construction contract.
- ICDR mediations of multiple construction contract disputes involving amounts in dispute ranging from $200 million to $400 million for design, negligence, delay, pricing, scope, and other change issues.
- Acting for a publicly traded Fortune 100 company in ICC arbitration of a multimillion-dollar dispute concerning the fabrication of custom gas processing equipment.
- Representation of Hamad International Airport in a variety of construction and consultant contract matters. This multibillion-dollar project is Qatar’s largest transportation infrastructure project to date.
- Representation of Qatar Airways in construction projects, including a new greenfield airport in Africa.
- Construction project counsel on a multimillion-dollar renovation of an African government embassy in Washington, D.C.
Meagan's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.10.26
Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2026
Washington – June 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 19th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts, and partner David (Dj) Wolff, co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Group, has been named a “Leading Partner” in International Trade and National Security.
Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.14.26
Blog Post | 05.14.26
Recognition
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Legal 500: Washington, DC Elite, International Litigation, 2026
- Chambers USA: International Arbitration: Counsel, Nationwide, 2026
- Legal 500: Washington DC Elite, International Litigation, 2025
Meagan's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.10.26
Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2026
Washington – June 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 19th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts, and partner David (Dj) Wolff, co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Group, has been named a “Leading Partner” in International Trade and National Security.
Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.14.26
Blog Post | 05.14.26
Insights
Navigating Disruption to Construction Projects Flowing From the America First Trade Policy
|08.21.25
Construction Executive
Fast-Tracking Megaprojects: Balancing Speed, Feasibility, And Dispute Risks
|05.01.25
Real Estate Finance Journal
The Role Of AI And Human Lawyers In Construction Dispute Management
|03.07.25
Construction Executive
Back to Basics on Disputes
|03.31.20
Project Finance International
Is Force Majeure the Appropriate Cure for Covid-19 Disruptions?
|03.31.20
Global Construction Review
Meagan's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.10.26
Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2026
Washington – June 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 19th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts, and partner David (Dj) Wolff, co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Group, has been named a “Leading Partner” in International Trade and National Security.
Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26
Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.14.26
Blog Post | 05.14.26



