Max Markham

Max Markham is the Executive Director of the Policing Project at NYU Law, a position he has held since July 2024. His role focuses on reforming policing practices and enhancing community engagement within law enforcement frameworks.

Professional Background

• Previous Positions:

  • Vice President, Policy & Community Engagement at the Center for Policing Equity (February 2022 - July 2024).
  • Policy & Legal Director at March For Our Lives (October 2020 - December 2021).
  • Fellow at the Center for the Administration of Criminal Law, NYU School of Law (May 2019 - October 2020).

• Early Career:

  • Held various roles within the City of New York, including Chief of Staff and Legislative Manager.
  • Worked as a legal intern at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Kings County District Attorney's Office.

Education

• B.A. in International Relations & Modern Languages from Stanford University.
• Attended New York University School of Law.

Skills and Languages

Max has professional working proficiency in Spanish and limited working proficiency in French. He also holds a LexisNexis Proficiency Certification.

Markham's extensive background in policy development and legal advocacy positions him as a significant figure in discussions around policing reform and community safety initiatives.