Maya Menlo

Maya Menlo is a Lecturer who joined the State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) in 2019. She represents indigent clients convicted of felonies and litigates in Michigan's circuit courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. Her work focuses on criminal procedure, appellate advocacy, and challenging systemic legal inequities.

• Education
• University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy (undergraduate)
• Yale Law School (J.D.)

Maya's research interests align with her legal practice in criminal justice reform, public defense, and social justice, including bail reform and gender-neutral policies. She has received multiple honors for her community service and clinical work.

• Scientific Awards
• Yale Law Women Student Excellence Award
• New Haven County Bar Public Service Award
• Stephen J. Massey Prize
• Senior Global Health and Justice Project Fellow
• Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellow

Maya has led initiatives in legal education and policy, including gender-neutral restroom provisions. Her teaching includes courses on criminal procedure and post-conviction advocacy, though no specific institution is detailed.