Debra Wong Sutter
About Debra Wong Sutter
Debra Wong Sutter is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Debra Wong Sutter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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