Dr. Maya Steinitz

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2026-01-01 — 2026-06-30

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Visiting Professor of Law, teaching courses on litigation finance and the future legal profession.

Litigator

2003-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Latham & Watkins, LLP • Various

Practiced as a litigator focusing on civil law.

Litigator

2001-01-01 — 2002-12-31

Flemming, Zulack & Williamson LLP • Various

Engaged in legal practice with a focus on international law.

Clerk

1998-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Israeli Supreme Court • Israel

Clerked for Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Courses

Litigation Funding Law Firm Finance Future Legal Profession

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.