Maria Walker is drawn to the investigations field and specifically OIG because of the care and dedication OIG puts into ensuring an impartial and respectful process for all those involved.
Maria has led or assisted on at least 60 matters since joining OIG, including both investigations and climate assessments. Maria conducts investigations and climate assessments in both English and Spanish, and also assists other attorneys in the office with Spanish-language cases. Maria also has experience in providing investigation and other training for employers.
Prior to law school, Maria earned a master’s degree in Latin American studies from Stanford University. While at Stanford, she studied human rights and immigration and continued with this work by volunteering for the CARA pro bono project as a translator before attending law school.
While in law school, Maria’s interest in human rights continued and she spent a year with UC Davis School of Law’s Immigration Law Clinic, where she assisted in nationwide class actions. During her final semester of law school, she interned at a mid-size employment law firm, leading to her interest in Employment law, and subsequently, investigations.
Maria enjoys spending any of her down time with her two dogs, Ollie and Roo, and also traveling whenever she has a chance.
“Do work that matters. Vale la pena.” – Gloria E. Anzaldúa
Witkin Award for Legal Research & Writing, spring 2019
University of California Davis School of Law, J.D.
Stanford University, M.A., Latin American Studies
University of Oregon, B.A., Public Relations
Investigations
Climate Surveys & Assessments
Title IX
Trainings
State Bar of California
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