Mara is an attorney with 10+ years of professional experience, dedicated to anticipating and managing the legal risks of businesses in a period of rapid growth or challenge. She currently serves as Lead Counsel for Airbnb, navigating legislative and regulatory issues such as platform liability, data sharing, and consumer issues at the local and federal level. She also advises on regulatory risks related to product development.

Prior to joining Airbnb, Mara was an associate at Steptoe & Johnson and Squire Patton Boggs, where she focused on partnering with lawmakers to come up with legislative, regulatory, and compliance solutions at the intersection of innovation, policy, and regulations.

Mara is licensed to practice law in DC and New York. She studied law at American University and is a native Spanish speaker.