Maya Brown
About Maya Brown
Maya Brown is a Faculty Lecturer at The George Washington University, specializing in business and legal disciplines. She has extensive experience in business development and diversity, equity, and inclusion, having held various managerial roles at several law firms and currently serving as Senior Manager of DEI at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.
Work at The George Washington University
Maya Brown serves as a Faculty Lecturer at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she teaches courses in business and legal disciplines, contributing to the academic development of students. Her experience in both the legal and business sectors informs her teaching approach, allowing her to provide practical insights alongside theoretical knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Maya Brown earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Temple University, where she also studied at the James E. Beasley School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor. While attending law school, she balanced her studies with full-time work in law firms, demonstrating her commitment to both education and professional development. She was recognized as a Conwell Merit Scholar during her time at law school, highlighting her academic achievements.
Professional Background
Maya Brown has extensive experience in business development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), spanning over a decade. She has held various managerial roles in prominent law firms, including Lowenstein Sandler LLP, White & Case LLP, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Her responsibilities included managing DEI initiatives, overseeing employee resource groups, and leading communications related to diversity efforts.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at The George Washington University, Maya Brown is currently a Senior Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a position she has held since 2023. She also works as a Coach + Core Crew member at [solidcore], where she engages with clients in a fitness capacity. Her work emphasizes her commitment to fostering inclusive environments both in legal practice and community engagement.
Community Involvement
Maya Brown actively supports the Youth Sentencing & Reentry Program (YSRP) as the secretary of the executive board. In this role, she focuses on initiatives aimed at preventing the incarceration of children in adult jails and advocating for the release of individuals serving life sentences for crimes committed as juveniles. Her involvement reflects her dedication to social justice and community advocacy.