Marissa Wakhu

Attorney

Houston, TX

Marissa Wakhu joined Linebarger in 2025 as an attorney in the bankruptcy department of the Houston office. Ms. Wakhu brings a diverse legal background and passion to serve the firm’s clients.

Prior to law school, Ms. Wakhu earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baylor University. She also gained substantial legal experience as a paralegal at a boutique law firm in Houston, where she worked on complex probate matters. Earlier, Ms. Wakhu served as a legal intern in Waco, supporting attorneys in family, criminal, and immigration law.

Ms. Wakhu holds a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she was distinguished as a top advocate in numerous moot court competitions, including the Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition, the 5th Circuit Elliott Cup Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition, and the Henry-Doyle Moot Court Competition. Recognized for her exceptional advocacy skills, Ms. Wakhu has received awards for Best Oral Advocate at the 33rd Annual Duberstein Moot Court Competition and Best Advocate in both 2L and 3L advocacy programs. Ms. Wakhu has also been inducted into the prestigious Order of Barristers.

Ms. Wakhu is an active member of the Houston Bar Association and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.