Marina Ali

Marina brings extensive litigation experience and a strong commitment to advocating for students with disabilities and their families. Prior to joining the firm, Marina worked in special education law, handling matters under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at both the administrative and federal levels. Her experience includes due process hearings, pre-hearing conferences, witness examination, negotiations, appeals, and preparing families for Committee on Special Education meetings.

Marina earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Georgetown University Law Center, where she was a Merit Scholar and received a Certificate in Securities and Financial Law. She previously earned her LL.B. with Honors from the University of London. Her legal experience also includes serving as a Judicial Fellow in the New York State Supreme Court, working with the International Monetary Fund’s Legal Department, and practicing as a Senior Litigation Associate in Pakistan.

Marina successfully passed the New York Bar Examination, and her admission to the New York State Bar is currently pending. She is also admitted to practice before the District and High Courts of Pakistan. Marina is fluent in English and Urdu and also speaks Hindi.