Maran is a 2007 graduate of Harvard Law School where she was a Subciter for Journal of Law & Public Policy, a HL Central, Firm Liaison and Section Representative, and a 3L Class Committee member. She is a 2003 summa cum laude,with honors, graduate of University of Georgia. Maran held a triple major of Classical Culture, Ancient Greek, and Art History. In 2006, she was a summer associate for Kilpatrick Stockton LLP where she worked extensively on Trademark and Labor and Employment teams. Her next career move was to Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP where she successfully defended commercial clients and product manufacturers in all aspects of litigation. In 2010 she made her move to Auburn University as Staff Counsel. Maran is admitted to the Bars in Georgia and Alabama.