Gina Durham
About Gina Durham
Gina Durham is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Gina Durham is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: San Francisco, CA
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