Barrett Schitka
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024 About Barrett Schitka
Barrett Schitka is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Barrett Schitka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: New York, NY
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