Marisa Escudero

Marisa Escudero is an experienced attorney with a robust background in complex litigation, international law, and environmental policy. Based in Washington, D.C., Marisa handles high-stakes legal matters for clients across various industries, including environmental law and policy, arbitration, antitrust, bankruptcy, insurance, and pharmaceutical litigation, as well as patent and copyright infringement and oil/gas leases.

Marisa’s extensive experience includes serving as an attorney for MCE Investments LLC, where she consulted on various projects for Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes areas such as antitrust matters, bankruptcy, arbitration, pharmaceutical litigation, patent and copyright infringement, and oil/gas leases. Marisa’s proficiency in Spanish, French, and Portuguese has proven to be invaluable as she has translated and reviewed thousands of legal documents for various cases, including international law cases before the International Court of Justice. She played a critical role in drafting memos, reports, and strategic recommendations, ensuring accuracy and quality control in legal translations.

Before her roles at MCE Investments LLC, Marisa served as the bilingual legal counsel at the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, assisting clients with domestic abuse cases and navigating complex legal processes. Her work involved developing and implementing a program evaluation framework, assisting clients with domestic abuse cases, and navigating complex legal processes for restraining orders, protective orders, immigration, and family law. Marisa also worked on bankruptcy cases with the high-profile litigation firm Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver LLP, where she played a crucial role in preparing for depositions, conducting legal research, and drafting motions and petitions.

In addition to her legal practice, Marisa has contributed significantly to environmental law and policy, focusing on water management and land use. Marisa’s standout experiences include her involvement in significant cases such as assisting in drafting an Amici Brief for the Petition for Writ of Certiorari for In Re Katrina Levee Breaches, where she showcased her expertise in environmental law and her ability to address large-scale legal challenges. At the National Wildlife Federation, Marisa developed and implemented legislative and administrative advocacy strategies that led to substantial improvements in water policy and influenced key environmental regulations, enhancing the protection of critical water resources. Additionally, her work at the Land Trust for Louisiana included managing urban conservation programs, directing national land trust accreditation policies, and developing funding strategies to support the organization’s mission of land conservation.

Her diverse and comprehensive experience in both litigation and policy makes Marisa Escudero a standout attorney in her field

• High-Profile Antitrust Litigation: Marisa’s dedication and hard work led to a successful trial in a major antitrust case involving a Fortune 500 company. Her efforts contributed to a favorable settlement, saving the client millions in potential damages and legal fees.
• International Arbitration Success: Marisa played a key role in translating and reviewing legal documents for an international arbitration case before the International Court of Justice. Her meticulous work in multiple languages helped secure a positive outcome for the client, demonstrating her ability to handle complex, high-stakes international legal matters.
• Environmental Policy Victory: During her tenure at the National Wildlife Federation, Marisa served as the spokesperson for the Water Protection Network, a coalition of over 230 organizations. She developed and implemented legislative and administrative advocacy strategies that led to significant improvements in water policy. Her efforts were instrumental in securing the passage of key environmental regulations, resulting in enhanced protection for critical water resources and habitats across multiple states.

Bar Qualifications:

• District of Columbia
• Louisiana
• Maryland

• M., The George Washington Law School, 2010
• D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, 2009
• A., University of Virginia, 1999