Adrienne V. Baxley
About Adrienne V. Baxley
Adrienne V. Baxley is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Adrienne V. Baxley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Washington, DC
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