Maame Austin
About Maame Austin
Maame Austin is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Maame Austin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
Current Firm: Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Washington, DC
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