Barrie B. Covit
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Barrie B. Covit
Barrie B. Covit is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Barrie B. Covit is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: New York, NY
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