Maitreyi Misra

Maitreyi Misra is a legal expert and advocate for death row prisoners, recognized for her contributions to mitigating circumstances in capital sentencing. She heads the death penalty mitigation and mental health work at the Square Circle Clinic. In 2023, she received the World Psychiatric Association Presidential Commendation for her dedication to understanding the psychological and social factors affecting individuals on death row, emphasizing the need for thorough and compassionate legal representation.