Mayan Bouskila is the founder of Legal with Mayan, a purpose-led law firm focused on supporting the hospitality industry as well as the start-up world. With more than a decade of experience, Mayan has cultivated a reputation as a solution-oriented, deep strategic thinker with a strong sense of social responsibility, all while functioning as an integral extension of her clients’ teams. 

Prior to founding her firm, Mayan served as a partner at a New York City hospitality law firm. She provided a range of legal services to a number of restaurants, bars and hospitality groups across the country. During this time, she was recognized as a Crain's New York Business Notable Diverse Leader in Law as well as Crain's New York Business Notable Women in Law in 2022. Additionally, Mayan was awarded Super Lawyer New York  Rising Star in 2022 and a Super Lawyer Top Female Attorney in New York in 2021. One of Mayan’s proudest moments was supporting countless hospitality clients weather the COVID-19 pandemic through a variety of innovative legal and contracting solutions.

In Australia, Mayan practiced law in Sydney at globally renowned “Big Law” firms, where she managed and executed complex transactions including real estate and corporate deals for international listed property trusts, real estate funds, private equity groups, investment banks and major property developers.  

Mayan received her LLB from University of Technology, Sydney and has a Masters in Commerce (Finance and Business Law) from University of Sydney.  As a native of Australia with roots in the Middle East, Mayan has always been inspired by the power hospitality has in bringing people together across the world. She displays a modern, refined and practical approach to client service, underpinned by her unfettered accessibility, empathy and genuine care for her clients and the communities she serves.