Maya Steinitz

Professor Maya Steinitz holds dual appointments as a Professor at Harvard Law School and Boston University, specializing in civil procedure, international law, and the future of the legal profession. She teaches courses on litigation finance, legal profession evolution, and transnational dispute resolution. Her work bridges legal systems globally, with a focus on Middle East-related legal challenges.

• LL.B., Hebrew University, 1999
• LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2000
• S.J.D., New York University School of Law, 2005

Her research explores intersections between civil litigation and corporate law, transnational arbitration, and governance of holy sites in Jerusalem. She has published influential books on international civil justice and legal profession transformation.

As an arbitrator, she has handled over 100 cases involving multibillion-dollar disputes, NATO contracts, and maritime boundaries. Her pro bono work includes drafting Sudan’s national constitution and advising on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

• Member of ICC Commission on Arbitration
• Founder of Israeli-Palestinian ICC Jerusalem Arbitration Center (JAC)

Professor Steinitz advises major law firms, corporations, and governments on litigation finance and legal industry trends, and has been featured in prominent media outlets including the New York Times and 60 Minutes.