Maria Romero

Maria Romero is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as a Norton Rose Fulbright Fellow at The Door - A Center of Alternatives since October 2020. Previously, Maria held roles as a Student Advocate at the NYU Law Immigrant Rights Clinic and a Summer Law Clerk at both Brooklyn Defender Services and the Office of the Public Defender. With a strong foundation in civil rights law, Maria gained valuable experience as a Paralegal at Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC, where responsibilities included investigating cases and collaborating on litigation strategies. Early career experiences included positions at the Harvard Alumni Association and Greater Boston Legal Services, where Maria developed skills in research, editing, and client communication. Maria earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in History and Literature from Harvard University.