Christine Duque
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021 About Christine Duque
Christine Duque is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Christine Duque is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Chicago, IL
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