Mariah Houston

Paralegal

Mariah Houston is a paralegal at Finn Trial Attorneys. She earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2025, where she was a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. She is passionate about advocacy and community service. She is committed to making every client feel heard and supported.

Her Legal Experience

Mariah’s legal training has taken her around the world. In Seoul, South Korea, she interned at the law firm DR & AJU LLC. There, she drafted commercial agreements and international business contracts.

She also interned with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs, which is based in Washington, D.C. Working on the Europe/Eurasia team, she drafted legal memos and helped review extradition requests.

Back in San Diego, Mariah interned with the compliance department at San Diego State University. She researched NCAA rules, drafted waivers for student-athletes, and helped lead compliance meetings with coaches and athletes.

Her Roots in Nebraska

Before law school, Mariah earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She made the Dean’s List, received the Luminary Award, and served as Vice President of the W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society.

Giving Back

Mariah has served her community for years. She served with AmeriCorps and volunteered with Nebraska Appleseed. She has also been active in the Urban League Young Professionals, first in Nebraska and now in San Diego.