Hillary O'Rourke
About Hillary O'Rourke
Hillary O'Rourke is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Hillary O'Rourke is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Boston, MA
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