Brianna Richardson
About Brianna Richardson
Brianna Richardson is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Brianna Richardson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Chicago, IL
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