Maya Kouassi has experience representing clients in criminal and civil cases in both federal and state court. Her practice focuses on white collar defense and investigative matters, and also includes complex civil litigation, and advising clients on their corporate compliance programs. In addition, Maya maintains a robust pro bono practice in matters related to criminal defense, Section 1983 civil rights cases, and gun violence prevention.
Maya received her law degree from CUNY School of Law where she was President of the Black Law Students Association (“BLSA”) and Law Review staff editor. She worked in the CUNY Law Defenders Clinic representing indigent clients facing criminal charges and compiled an application for gubernatorial clemency. She received her B.A. in Public Relations from The Pennsylvania State University, where she also double minored in English and French.
Perspectives
Credentials
Education
- J.D., City University of New York, 2021
- B.A., Public Relations with Double Minors in English and French, Pennsylvania State University, 2015
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York