Maya Kouassi
About Maya Kouassi
Maya Kouassi is a Law Clerk at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in public relations and law, having previously held various positions in legal and non-profit organizations.
Current Role at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Maya Kouassi currently serves as a Law Clerk at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, United States. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she has contributed to various legal tasks, including assisting in the administrative filing and writing of a motion for compassionate release on a pro bono matter. Her responsibilities also include conducting legal research, particularly for White Collar and Investigations matters.
Previous Experience at Brooklyn Defender Services
Maya Kouassi worked at Brooklyn Defender Services in various capacities. She served as an Investigator from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on case investigations. In 2020, she returned as a Legal Intern for a period of four months, contributing to legal support and case preparation. Her experiences at this organization provided her with practical insights into public defense.
Educational Background
Maya Kouassi studied at Penn State University from 2011 to 2015, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. She furthered her education at the City University of New York School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree from 2018 to 2021. Her academic background has equipped her with skills relevant to both public relations and legal practice.
Internship Experience
Throughout her career, Maya Kouassi has gained diverse internship experience. She interned at the National Eating Disorders Association in 2014, where she worked on program-related tasks. In 2020, she completed internships at MAIN STREET LEGAL SERVICES INC as a Clinic Intern and at Everytown for Gun Safety as a Summer Litigation Fellow. These roles allowed her to develop her legal research and writing skills, as well as her understanding of advocacy.
Contributions to Pro Bono Matters
Maya Kouassi has been involved in pro bono work during her legal career. She assisted in drafting a memo related to national security and contributed to a motion for compassionate release. These experiences highlight her commitment to providing legal assistance to underserved communities and her engagement with significant legal issues.