Emily M. Olivera
About Emily M. Olivera
Emily M. Olivera is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Emily M. Olivera is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
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