Heather L. Hughes
About Heather L. Hughes
Heather L. Hughes is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Heather L. Hughes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Spencer Fane LLP
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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