Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

111 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Biography

Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms. Lee has extensive experience conducting racial equity and civil rights audits, culture reviews, sensitive internal investigations involving allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, and reviews of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

111 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Overview

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Harvard University, AB, Biochemical Sciences, graduated 2004

  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Harvard University, AB, Biochemical Sciences, graduated 2004

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

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