Maya Steinitz is a leading scholar in civil procedure and international law, focusing on the future legal profession, litigation finance, and various intersections between civil litigation, corporate law, and international law. Her research addresses topics such as transnational dispute resolution and the global legal profession. Steinitz has published articles in renowned law reviews, including those associated with Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a significant book on transnational mass tort litigation. Additionally, she has made substantial contributions to legal scholarship, including a monograph on litigation finance expected to be published by Cambridge University Press. Recognized as a sought-after expert, she regularly advises top law firms and corporations on litigation finance matters. Before joining academia, she practiced law at prominent firms and served as a litigator, including roles with Latham & Watkins LLP and Flemming, Zulack & Williamson LLP. Furthermore, her experience includes clerkship with the Chief Justice of the Israeli Supreme Court and participation in high-profile arbitration and legal consultations, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and emerging governance issues in the Middle East.
Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA
Visiting Professor of Law, teaching courses on litigation finance and the future legal profession.
Latham & Watkins, LLP • Various
Practiced as a litigator focusing on civil law.
Flemming, Zulack & Williamson LLP • Various
Engaged in legal practice with a focus on international law.
Israeli Supreme Court • Israel
Clerked for Chief Justice Esther Hayut.