Johnie Maraist

Johnie Maraist is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Knowledge Management Artificial Intelligence Lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP since December 2024. Prior to this role, Johnie worked at Latham & Watkins from June 2021 to December 2024 as a Corporate Transaction Lawyer, later advancing to the position of Product Lead. Johnie also practiced as a Corporate Restructuring Lawyer at Okin Adams Bartlett Curry LLP from August 2018 to June 2021 and gained valuable experience as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Patricia Kerrigan at Harris County from September 2016 to May 2017. Johnie holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Houston Law Center (2015-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in English from Texas A&M University (2009-2013).