Maisa is an associate in the Franchise & Distribution practice group. Her practice covers a wide variety of subject matters, including trademark disputes, contract claims, employment law, and other types of civil litigation. Maisa worked as a summer associate at Gray Plant Mooty in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to joining GPM, Maisa served as a law clerk with Volunteer Lawyers Network, where she worked on landlord tenant disputes in the Hennepin County Housing Court and researched mortgage foreclosure issues. She also served as an extern to the Honorable Joan N. Erickson, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Publications
- “The Roger Clemens Trial: Double Jeopardy on Steroids?," Gray Plant Mooty White Collar Update, September 1, 2011
- “Note: Challenging Peremptories: Suggested Reforms to the Jury Selection Process Using Minnesota as a Case Study,” 94 Minnesota Law Review 2075 (2010)
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2010
Minnesota Law Review, managing research editor - Carleton College, B.A. in Economics, cum laude, 2005
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, 2011
- Virginia, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2010
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Council on Legal Education Opportunity scholar
- Minnesota Women Lawyers, 2007-2010
- Virginia Bar Association
Honors and Distinctions
- Steven M. Block Prize for scholarship in civil rights or civil liberties
Community Involvement
- Carleton College Alumni, volunteer
- Minnesota Urban Debate League, volunteer judge, 2009-2010
- Breakthrough Urban Ministries, 2006-2007