This partner excels in her work and at mentoring newly minted lawyers
Parvin Mayne, a partner at Akin, exemplifies leadership in white-collar defense through her exceptional legal acumen and steadfast dedication to mentorship, pro bono service, and advocacy for marginalized communities.
Her expertise is particularly evident in her work with large financial institutions, corporations, and their boards of directors and senior executives, guiding them through high-stakes government and internal investigations. Parvin has cultivated an impressive track record, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the legal industry. Her commitment to the professional development of others makes her a sought-after mentor for junior lawyers in the Akin New York office and beyond, where she provides invaluable guidance on a range of topics, from work-life balance to strategic career decisions.
After earning her JD from NYU School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the NYU Law Review, Parvin clerked for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. She then spent nearly a decade as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Since joining Akin in 2015, she has been recognized by Chambers and named one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers by Forbes in 2024. Parvin’s leadership style is informed by her extensive experience in law enforcement and her genuine desire to engage with and invest in her clients and colleagues, including junior lawyers and law students.
A recent highlight of her career involved co-leading a team that represented a major investment firm in investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This complex case required a thorough internal investigation, cross-border coordination with witnesses in both the US and China, and collaboration with regulators across the US, UK, and Asia. Additionally, she has represented a large hospital in a criminal investigation and defended a former JPMorgan trader in a high-profile fraud case involving Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) charges.
In addition to her fee-based practice, Parvin plays a pivotal role in cultivating the next generation of legal professionals as the Firmwide Hiring and Attorney Development Partner. She also chairs the firm’s New York Pro Bono Committee and serves as an adjunct professor at NYU Law School. Her extensive commitment to pro bono work includes participation on the Southern District of New York’s Criminal Justice Act panel, where she represents victims in high-profile trafficking cases, such as those involving Lawrence Ray, Shymell Ephron, and Sean Combs.
