Maria Patterson

Maria Patterson is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Business at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business since 2012, following an adjunct role during 2011-2012. She is a retired partner from The Law Offices of Patterson & Aschheim, LLP. Her academic affiliations include teaching ethics, law, professional responsibility, and social impact in business.

Education:

• J.D., Columbia Law School
• B.A. in History (magna cum laude), Davidson College

Research & Expertise: Focuses on ethics in business decision-making, legal frameworks for corporate responsibility, and the intersection of law and social impact initiatives. She integrates practical legal experience into classroom discussions on topics like mortgage securitizations and bankruptcy law.

Professional Service: Serves as a board member and secretary for a Bronx-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, and has volunteered as an arbitrator in NYC small claims court. Active in legal advocacy through roles in the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, including chairing the Foreign and Comparative Law Committee.