Charlene S. "Chuck" Shimada
About Charlene S. Shimada
Charlene S. Shimada is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Charlene S. Shimada is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1979 and Stanford University, BA, graduated 1976
Location: San Francisco, CA
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