Miriam I. Archibong

Rewriting History: Meaningful Win

In 2022, Miriam defended her friend Derrick Quarles in Greenville, South Carolina, defeating a legal attempt to block an election and remove him from the ballot—all because of a felony he committed at just 16 years old. He was 35 when he ran for office.

With sharp oral argument before the Court of Common Pleas, Miriam stopped the injunction cold. Derrick stayed on the ballot.

What made it unforgettable? The case was heard in the same courthouse where Derrick had been convicted nearly 20 years earlier. When he told Miriam, “I hate going in that building,” she replied, “We’re going to re-set history.”

And they did!

Winning Result: Client remained on the ballot. Injunction denied.

Nationally Recognized Litigator and Strategist

Miriam I. Archibong is a legal force—recognized nationwide for her strategic litigation wins, global impact, and fearless client advocacy in high-stakes matters.

Growing up in the shadow of her mother Natalyn Archibong—a fierce fighter for the people—Miriam has picked up that same mantle. Today, Miriam is a trusted advisor to many—winning cases across the country.

Global Perspective and High-Stakes Experience

A former federal law clerk and Fulbright research fellow in Singapore, Miriam brings a global perspective to her practice. Miriam has specifically served as lead counsel in actions involving statutory and regulatory disputes and successfully defended clients in high-stakes litigation. Miriam’s diverse experience includes offensive and defensive discovery, depositions, internal investigations, and complex motion practice.

Corporate and Regulatory Work and Trusted Advisor

Before co-founding the Archibong Firm, Miriam practiced at an international law firm where she represented clients in commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters across sectors such as energy, education, bankruptcy, cybersecurity, and environmental compliance. Miriam’s background also includes political consulting, and voting rights litigation—making her a uniquely versatile and strategic advocate.

Education and National Recognition

Miriam holds degrees from Spelman College (Phi Beta Kappa, student government association president, and Goldman Sachs Global Leader), Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law & Public Affairs, and was a two-time White House intern under the Obama administration.

Civic Engagement and Global Impact

A fierce advocate for civic engagement and access to justice, Miriam successfully defended a candidate’s right to remain on the ballot in a high-profile election case and played a key role in training Nigerian judges through a global Rule of Law initiative in Lagos. Miriam also maintains an active pro bono practice, and helped the Atlanta Public Schools System draft its first equity policy.

Mentorship, Leadership, and Community Commitment

Miriam is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers and leaders. Whether in the courtroom or the community, Miriam brings fierce intelligence, strategic sophistication, and uncompromising excellence to every matter she handles.

Bar & Court Admissions

• Georgia

• Michigan

• District of Columbia

• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

• Northern District of Georgia

• Eastern District of Michigan

• Western District of Michigan

• Central District of Illinois

Clerkships

• Law Clerk to Hon. Raymond A. Jackson, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2016-17);

• Intern to Hon. Anne Barnes, Georgia Court of Appeals (Summer 2014)

Government Service

• White House Council on Environmental Quality (Intern, Spring 2015)

• White House Office of Public Engagement (Intern, Summer 2013)

• Fulbright Research Fellow and Visiting Scholar at the National University of Singapore (2012-13)

• Teach For America - Atlanta Public Schools (2010-12)

• Atlanta Public Schools Equity Task Force (2019-Present)

Education

• Spelman College (SGA President)

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (Dean Scholar & Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law & Public Affairs)

Miriam brings elite training, cultural intelligence, and relentless advocacy to every matter—empowering clients to win, lead, and transform their futures.