About Dana Whitehead
Dana Whitehead McKee is an attorney specializing in personal injury law, with additional expertise in family law, divorce, business law, products liability, and real estate law. Currently, she serves as a partner at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, located at 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD 21202. Since her admission to practice in Maryland in 1987, McKee is known for handling complex family law cases, particularly high-net-worth divorces and custody disputes. Her experience in commercial litigation provides her family law practice with invaluable financial insight — This lets the attorney navigate intricate financial matters effectively. McKee earned her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law in 1985, where she developed her legal skills and developed a strong foundation in various areas of law.
Prior to her tenure at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, which began in 1995, she practiced at Frank, Bernstein, Conaway & Goldman. There, she focused exclusively on complex commercial litigation, gaining critical experience that would later benefit her family law clients. Her academic background is equally impressive; she received a Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in 1981, further solidifying her commitment to legal excellence. Recognition of McKee's work in family law is evident through her consistent inclusion in the Maryland Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2026. Notably, she was named among the Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, and 2018—an honor that shows her influence and expertise in the field.
Her professional affiliations include active membership in several organizations, such as the Maryland Association for Justice and the Baltimore County Bar Association Family Law Committee. Additionally, she is involved with the Baltimore City Bar Association Family Law Committee, where she contributes her knowledge and experience to advance the practice of family law. In addition to her professional achievements, McKee is dedicated to community service. She serves on the boards of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore, where she advocates for access to legal resources for underserved populations. Her commitment to her local community is further exemplified by her leadership roles in the Ten Hills Community Association in Baltimore City, where she has served as both Vice-President and President.
During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in obtaining historical designation for the Ten Hills community and has been actively involved in the redevelopment of the Uplands Apartments in Southwest Baltimore. Residing in Baltimore City with her husband and daughter, McKee balances her professional and personal life with ease. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, cooking, and renovating her historic home. This blend of professional dedication and community involvement highlights her commitment not only to her clients but also to the broader community in which she lives and works.
