​An Illinois judge with the Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Violence Court, Megan Goldish has a long history of involvement with various legal associations and events. For example, Judge Megan Goldish served as the emcee, presented awards and delivered both the opening and closing remarks for the 2022 Installation and Awards Dinner of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.

The 88th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner Decalogue Society of Lawyers took place on July 7, 2022, at the Union League Club in Chicago,. After a general welcome, event guests enjoyed a vocal performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Judge Mitchell Goldberg and Barry Goldberg and a performance of the Israeli National Anthem by Pastor Chris Harris. Honorees at the Decalogue Society of Lawyers 88th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner included Justice Robert E. Gordon, who received the Hebrew University Fellowship Award, and Judge Judith A. Rice, who received the Honorable Charles E. Freeman Judicial Merit Award. The Decalogue Foundation distributed eight awards in total as well as seven academic scholarships.

​Judge Megan Goldish has worked in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois, for 17 years. Judge Megan Goldish's responsibilities include hearing all domestic violence cases and issues, such as requests for orders of protection.

The courts generally issue orders of protection, also known as a restraining orders, to shield one party from situations where another person may inflict further harm on them. A court may issue a protective order to prevent domestic violence, child abuse, assault, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking.

Aggrieved parties may file an order of protection at the Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago or other suburban municipal districts. If a person receives a protective order, they may find the location of the court, date and time of appearance, and courtroom number at the bottom of the order.

Courts decide who is eligible for the receipt of the domestic protection order based on the nature of the parties' relationship. Judges primarily grant such orders to the aggrieved if their has been a violation of the Domestic Violence Act, or if the parties are likely to be in close contact i.e., a party bringing charges against another family member. Violating an order of protection may warrant misdemeanor or felony charges.

​An alumna of the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Judge Megan Goldish has been practicing law in Cook County, Illinois, for more than two decades. Since 2014, she has served the Circuit Court of Cook County in the Domestic Violence Court. To augment her legal career, Judge Megan Goldish holds membership with several organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association (CBA).

In an effort to streamline the transition of Chicago-based legal practitioners to solo practices, the Chicago Bar Association initiated the continuing legal education series “Starting Your Solo Practice.” The program introduces the legal and business essentials that are germane to launching a new legal practice. The series offers a full spectrum of business education including solo practice essentials, client-centered pricing, business development, business continuity, and money matters. The program is accessible to CBA members and non-members, with the fee varying accordingly.

Established in 1874, the Chicago Bar Association has over 17,000 members, with a significant proportion of member legal practitioners based in Cook County. The association also welcomes out of state legal practitioners.

​Judge Megan Goldish graduated from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Judge Megan Goldish is currently assigned to the Domestic Violence Courthouse, in the Circuit Court of Cook County. She has spoken at schools and for various groups on the topic of domestic abuse. Additionally, she was a speaker for a program presented by the National Council of Jewish Women.

The National Council of Jewish Women is an organization that promotes Jewish culture and values and aims to protect human rights. By protecting human rights, the organization wants to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world. The council created an Israel Grant Program through which it supports the development of women and children in the country. In 2022, the council announced three recipients that will receive awards and grants.

The first is Al-Baqour, which receives the grant for a childhood education program for Bedouin women. Physicians for Human Rights will also receive a grant for the sexual health and reproductive care services it provides for women. Finally Isha L’isha receives a grant for its training of underrepresented women.

A Cook County, Illinois resident, Judge Megan Goldish graduated from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, and currently serves at the Circuit Court of Cook County. With over 20 years of experience in legal practice, Judge Megan Goldish oversees domestic violence cases and helps individuals obtain restraining orders.
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Restraining orders are documents that forbid a particular person from contacting or staying too close to another person for behavioral reasons. Restraining orders are typically issued for domestic violence or relentless stalking if a person begins to worry about their safety and health. Additional reasons include stopping the abuser from harming a person, preventing them from seeing the person they are abusing, or even obtaining financial support from the abuser, such as child support.

To obtain a restraining order, a person has to complete a court form, file it to the court and deliver it to the restrained person. The court form contains basic information such as the name of the aggressor and the victim, their relationship, addresses, as well as the reason for the petition. After that, the court starts a series of hearings in which it will decide whether or not to grant the restraining order.

Judge Megan Goldish has 17 years of legal experience in Cook County in Illinois and was elected to the county's Circuit Court bench in 2014. Her work primarily involves domestic violence protection cases, criminal cases, and felony preliminary hearings for women and children who have been the victims of abuse. For her legal work, Judge Megan Goldish was honored at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) 21st annual Judicial Reception on March 5, 2020, with the Mary Heftel Hooten Award.

WBAI, regarded as one of the oldest and largest bar associations in Illinois, started in 1914 with only nine women lawyers. Its primary objective is to promote the legal interests of women, aid in the passing of legislation for the common good, challenge controversial social and political constructs, and assist members in building their careers. The association, one of the few such groups to do so, extends membership to males.

Different levels of membership exist, each with varying requirements and fees. The law student package, open to enrolled law students free of charge, allows the candidate access to the Young Lawyers Committee to gain leadership and career development experience. In contrast, the new entry-level membership, also free, focuses on those looking for their first legal position as an attorney or just starting out in their career. Under the umbrella of professionals, the new entries can onboard faster in their new position. Other membership levels include the 1-5 year attorney, public sector legal, and lifetime member.

One of WBAI’s highlight events is the always well-attended judicial reception, where individual judges are recognized. The gathering also provides an opportunity to meet and get to know state and federal judges.