Akhila Rao
About Akhila Rao
Akhila Rao is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Akhila Rao is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: New York, NY
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