Alyse L. Prawde - Greenbelt, MD
Attorney at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA
Civil Rights Lawyers in Greenbelt, MD
6404 Ivy Lane Suite 400 Greenbelt, MD 20770
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
Greenbelt Civil Rights Lawyer
Updated: 10/06/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Rights
- Appellate
- Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Alyse Prawde is a trial attorney with extensive experience litigating civil cases that involve complex legal issues. As a passionate advocate, she frequently represents clients in a variety civil rights cases, including excessive force, wrongful arrest, and other law enforcement misconduct, as well as students who have been sexually abused or harassed.
She also has significant experience in commercial litigation, business disputes, and representing clients in a variety of employment matters, including cases involving wrongful termination and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Additionally, Alyse regularly represents developers in litigation and appeals.
Alyse approaches each matter by identifying the unique circumstances of each client’s case and tailoring a strategic approach to their situation and goals. In striving to obtain the best possible results for her clients, working tirelessly to help them through challenging personal or business situations and navigate the complexities of litigation. Alyse’s greatest strengths include her exceptional written advocacy and her thorough and thoughtful approach to each client’s case.
Prior to joining Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, Alyse was a law clerk for the Honorable Audrey Carrion in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. She previously worked as a judicial intern for Justice Mary Ellen Barbera, the former Chief Justice of the Maryland Supreme Court, and as an intern in the criminal division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
While in law school, Alyse was a writing fellow and the Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Journal of International Law. She served as a student attorney with the Immigration Clinic, representing clients in removal proceedings, advocating before the Immigration Court in Baltimore, and drafting briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Upon graduating, Alyse received several honors, including the 2014 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chestnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award,” for her scholarship, professionalism, and excellence in writing; the Joseph Bernstein Prize for legal writing; and the William P. Cunningham Award for exceptional achievements and service to the law school.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2027
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2020–2026
- Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chestnut Prize (Dean’s Award)
- Joseph Bernstein Prize
- William P. Cunningham Award
- Leadership Scholar Award
Other Sources of Feedback About Alyse L. Prawde
Included on the 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 2014
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Received the 2014 Elizabeth Maxwell Carroll Chestnut Prize, known as the “Dean’s Award"
Honors: Joseph Bernstein Prize
Honors: William P. Cunningham Award
Honors: Writing Center, Fellow
Honors: Immigration Clinic, Student Attorney
Law Journal: Maryland Journal of International Law, Executive Articles Editor
Non Legal Education
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College of William & Mary, 2011
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal
Past Positions
- Honorable Audrey J.S. Carrión of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Clerk
- Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, Clerk
- Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, Judicial Intern
- Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, Judicial Intern
Representative Cases
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Hyattsville. Wolf v. Planning Board, 2023 Md. App. LEXIS 866 (Dec. 21, 2023)
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Hyattsville. City of Hyattsville v. Prince George’s Cnty. Council, 254 Md. App. 1 (2022)
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Lamson v. Montgomery Cnty., 460 Md. 349 (2018)
Published Works
Articles
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“The Contribution of Brazil’s ‘Responsibility While Protecting’ Proposal to the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ Doctrine,” 29 Md. J. Int’l L. 184 (2014)
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 2014
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland
Other Affiliations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Prince George’s County Bar Association
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Contact
6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone Number: 240-297-1782
Fax Number: 301-220-1214
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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