Zak Newman

Zak Newman is a seasoned Litigation Associate with extensive experience in legal practice, currently employed at Morrison & Foerster LLP since January 2022, and previously at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP from September 2018 to January 2022. Zak's career also includes significant roles in policy and legislative support, such as serving as a Policy Coordinator for Amnesty International USA in 2015 and a Legislative Assistant at the ACLU from August 2013 to April 2015. Leadership capabilities are highlighted through positions as President of the Yale College Democrats and the College Democrats of Connecticut. Zak's academic credentials include a J.D. from New York University and dual degrees in Political Science (B.A. and M.A.) from Yale University.