Mariam is part of Bricker Graydon’s Health Care practice group. Hailing originally from North/West Africa, she grew up in Kentucky, and now practices in our downtown Columbus office.

Mariam has extensive experience working within her community. She has contributed to organizations such as the Muhammad Ali Center, NorthKey Community Care Center, and the Resilient Families Project, dedicating significant time and effort to advancing their missions.

Speaking fluent Fulani (Futa Toro dialect), and currently learning French, Mariam loves to travel. She has been to places such as Peru, Senegal, and Mauritania, with hopes of visiting many more countries and having even more adventures!

Education

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, JD (2023)

University of Louisville, BA Psychology, Minor Pan-African Studies (2017)

Distinctions

Recipient, Raphael M. Prevot, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (2020–2023)

Recipient, Community Engagement Award (2017)

Recipient, Porter Merit-Based Scholarship (2013–2017)

Muhammad Ali Scholar (2015–2017)

Professional Activities

Managing Editor, Indiana Journal of Law & Social Equality (2022–2023)

Fellow, IU Maurer Career Services Office (2021–2023)

Programming Director, Black Law Students Association (2021)

Name & Gender Marker Changes, LGBTQ+ Project at IU Maurer (2020)

Languages

Additional Items

• Co-Author, "What Does FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Mean for Healthcare Non-Profits?" (2024)
• Co-Author, "Threats in the Workplace? An Ohio Organizational Protection Order May Be Right for You" (2024)
• Co-Author, "Summary Judgment Denied; Former Coach and College Head to Trial on Whether Conduct Violated NCAA Bylaws" (2023)
• Speaker, “Renaming Louisville Airport to Muhammad Ali International Airport” (2019)
• Panelist, “Immigration, Stigma and the Impact of Deportations,” Voices in Action (2017)
• Panelist, “Muhammad Ali as a Religious Freedom Icon,” Muhammad Ali Institute (2017)