Monica Basche

Monica Basche is a distinguished attorney at Brown Goldstein & Levy in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in civil rights, disability rights, housing discrimination, and commercial litigation. With a client-centered approach, she advocates for justice and fairness, offering strategic legal counsel to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Monica’s expertise spans a range of areas, including employment disputes, class actions, criminal defense, and cases involving the Randolph-Sheppard Act, a federal law supporting blind vendors’ rights. Her extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts has led to significant victories, including landmark cases in civil rights and discrimination law.

Monica earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2016, where she was a member of the prestigious Order of the Coif. She also holds a B.A., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed in 2006. During law school, she served as Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Law Review, showcasing her dedication to legal scholarship and writing.

Throughout her career, Monica Basche has been a powerful advocate for her clients in high‑stakes civil litigation. She has won injunctive relief for blind prisoners, secured substantial damages for victims of discrimination, and successfully represented businesses in multimillion‑dollar disputes. Monica’s proven track record spans employment discrimination, disability rights, and complex civil litigation, where she consistently delivers favorable results. Her dedication to justice extends beyond the courtroom through her work with nonprofit organizations and her active leadership in state and local bar associations.

Monica’s contributions to the legal community have earned her numerous accolades, including being named to Rising Stars from 2023 to 2025 and receiving Leaders in Law recognition. Her professional achievements, combined with her dedication to advocacy and mentorship, exemplify her excellence in the legal field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Brown Goldstein & Levy
• Member, Bar Association of Baltimore City
• Member, Baltimore Bar Foundation
• Member, Diversity Committee, Bar Association of Baltimore City
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section Nominating Committee
• Member, Large, Young Lawyers’ Division, Bar Association of Baltimore City
• Member, Uniform Bar Exam Maryland Law Component Committee

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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