Maia Livengood

Maia Livengood is an associate in Quinn Emanuel’s Washington, D.C. office. She joined the firm in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a Legal Fellow for one year with the Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she represented criminal defendants in federal court, including by arguing motions before the Court and examining witnesses at trial. Maia also clerked in the Eastern District of Virginia for the Honorable Anthony J. Trenga.

Maia’s practice primarily focuses on complex commercial litigation and antitrust matters. Her academic background in Economics and prior work experience in global supply chain management make her particularly well suited for understanding intricate market dynamics, pricing strategies, and competitive behaviors across industries. She brings a data-driven, analytical approach to litigation and excels at translating complex economic concepts into persuasive legal arguments.

Maia earned her J.D. from UC Berkeley, where she received the American Jurisprudence award for best exam in International Antitrust. She served as the Co-Director of the California Asylum Representation Clinic and worked for two years as a Graduate Student Researcher under the Director of Research and Reference Services at the law library.

Maia is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.