Overview
Maia Danna's practice focuses on internal and government investigations and white-collar defense, representing both individuals and corporate clients. Her experience includes defending clients in investigations and prosecutions involving various government agencies. She has experience with internal investigations into whistleblower complaints alleging bribery and other misconduct at multinational corporations. She has also counseled clients on complex civil litigation and regulatory matters.
During law school, Maia served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Steven B. Gould at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.
Maia's dedication to pro bono work is evidenced by her recognition with the John Nolan Awards for Pro Bono Excellence in 2024 after securing a favorable jury verdict for the client in federal court. Additionally, she has been selected as a 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder.
- District of Columbia
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2023, Cum Laude; Senior Staff Member, American University Law Review
- B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2017, Summa Cum Laude, History & Political Science
News & Publications
Press Releases
Steptoe Lawyers Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2025 Programs
February 18, 2025
Publications
Patrick J. Fuchs is Designated as STB Chairman; Michelle Schultz is Designated as Vice Chairman
February 2025
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
The Board Approves CSXT's and CPKC's Acquisitions of MNBR Lines
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
November 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman Retires; Robert E. Primus is Designated as STB Chairman
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
June 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog
April 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
Publications
The Board Extended Employment Data Reporting
February 2024
By: Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna
International Compliance Blog
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act Are Now in Effect
January 25, 2024
By: Danielle F. Fern, Sabina Jacobs Margot, David M. Stetson, Maia Danna,
Noteworthy
- John Nolan Awards for Pro Bono Excellence, Steptoe, 2024
- LCLD Pathfinder, The LCLD Pathfinder Program, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2025