Megan T. Burns Receives the Justice, Advocacy & Community Leadership Award at Coliseum 60

Reviewed by Megan T. Burns, Mirador Law

Mirador Law managing partner Megan T. Burns received the Justice, Advocacy & Community Leadership Award at Coliseum 60, a community celebration marking 60 years of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The award was presented on September 18, 2026 during the evening’s Legacy & Community Honors program at Youth UpRising, 8711 MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland.

The organizers recognized Megan for her commitment to advocacy, access to justice and leadership within Oakland and Alameda County’s legal community. For a trial lawyer who lives in Oakland and has built her career in Alameda County, it is recognition from the community she serves.

What is Coliseum 60?

Coliseum 60 is a VillageGIVE community initiative, hosted by Youth UpRising, that commemorates 60 years of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The free event brought together residents, organizations and local leaders to honor the people, work, culture and memories that built the Coliseum’s legacy, and to connect the community around continued investment after the day itself. You can read more on the Coliseum 60 website.

For six decades the Coliseum has been a place where Oakland and the wider county come together. The evening’s honors recognized people and institutions whose work has helped shape the community around it.

What the award recognizes

In its letter to Megan, Coliseum 60 pointed to four parts of her work.

• Standing with people when the stakes are high. The letter recognized a career built on this, from her years in public defense to her work today representing individuals and families facing serious injury.
• Leadership in Alameda County’s legal community. Megan has served on the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Bar Association, the county’s voluntary bar association, founded in 1877.
• Support for access to justice. Making sure people who have been seriously hurt can get a real advocate, and a real day in court when they need one.
• Teaching and developing other advocates. Megan has coached law students at Stanford Law School’s Trial Advocacy Workshop on opening statements, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments.

Rooted in Oakland and Alameda County

The letter also noted Megan as an Oakland resident whose professional service is rooted in Alameda County. That is true of the firm as a whole. Mirador Law has been trying cases in the East Bay since 1973, working from its Pleasanton headquarters with offices in Oakland and Newark, and serving clients across Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Union City and the Tri-Valley.

Awards from bar associations and trial lawyer groups mean a great deal to the firm. An award from a community celebration means something different: it comes from the people that Mirador Law is here to serve.

Advocacy for people facing serious injury

Today Megan’s practice centers on people and families whose lives have been changed by serious harm. With partner Emily L. Dahm, she represents clients from the firm’s Oakland office and across the East Bay in:

• Catastrophic injury claims, including brain and spinal cord injuries
• Wrongful death claims brought by families
• Child abuse and sexual assault civil claims, including claims against schools and other institutions
• Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian collisions

The Coliseum 60 honor follows other recent recognition of that work. This year Megan and Emily were named finalists for CAOC’s 2026 Street Fighter of the Year award, and both were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. In every matter, the goal is the same: to pursue the full compensation our clients are entitled to under California law.

Hurt in Oakland? Three rules to know

Access to justice often comes down to timing. If you or a family member has been seriously injured in Oakland or anywhere in Alameda County, these three points matter most.

The general deadline is two years. Most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. However, because there can be different rules depending on the type of case, it is best to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

Claims against public entities move much faster. If the injury involved the City of Oakland, Alameda County, AC Transit, BART, a public school district or public property, you generally must file an administrative claim with that entity within six months under Government Code section 911.2. If the claim is rejected in writing, Government Code section 945.6 generally gives you six months from that notice to file suit.

Shared fault does not end your case. California follows pure comparative negligence. If you are found partly responsible, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault rather than barred outright.

Contact Mirador Law

If you or a family member has been seriously injured, we offer free and confidential consultations at all three of our offices or by phone. You can also schedule a consultation online.

Oakland: 1901 Harrison St, Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 785-8400
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Serving Pleasanton, Fremont/Newark, and Oakland across the East Bay.

Real people. Real problems. Real results. We listen first, fight second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Megan T. Burns receive at Coliseum 60?

Megan T. Burns, managing partner of Mirador Law, received the Justice, Advocacy & Community Leadership Award at Coliseum 60 on September 18, 2026. The award recognizes her commitment to advocacy, access to justice and leadership within Oakland and Alameda County’s legal community.

What is Coliseum 60?

Coliseum 60 is a VillageGIVE community initiative celebrating 60 years of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. It was held on September 18, 2026 at Youth UpRising in East Oakland and honored the people, institutions and community leaders who helped shape the Coliseum’s legacy. Details are on the Coliseum 60 website.

Does Mirador Law have an office in Oakland?

Yes. The Oakland office is at 1901 Harrison St, Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612, and can be reached at (510) 785-8400. The firm is headquartered in Pleasanton and also has an office in Newark.

What kinds of cases does Megan T. Burns handle?

Megan represents people and families in serious personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, child abuse and sexual assault civil claims, and vehicle collisions. Read her attorney profile for more information.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?

Generally two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Different rules can apply to claims involving minors or public entities, so confirm your specific deadline with a California-licensed attorney.

What if I was hurt on City of Oakland property or by an AC Transit bus?

Claims against public entities, including cities, counties, transit agencies and school districts, generally require an administrative claim within six months of the injury under Government Code section 911.2. That is far shorter than the two-year deadline, so speak with a lawyer quickly.

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This article is general information about California personal injury law and about a community recognition, and is not legal advice tailored to your situation. Statutory citations are to the California Code of Civil Procedure and Government Code as amended to date. The Justice, Advocacy & Community Leadership Award is a community recognition conferred by Coliseum 60 and is not a guarantee, warranty or prediction of the outcome of any case. Prior results depend on the specific facts and law of each matter and do not guarantee or predict a similar result. For advice on your circumstances, consult a California-licensed attorney.

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