Colleen Badgley
About Colleen Badgley
Colleen Badgley is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Colleen Badgley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Seattle, WA
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