Audrey Mott-Smith
About Audrey Mott-Smith
Audrey Mott-Smith is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Audrey Mott-Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: San Francisco, CA
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