Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke
About Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke
Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Carolyn Hoecker Luedtke is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Trade Secrets Law
Current Firm: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: San Francisco, CA
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