Irene Yang
About Irene Yang
Irene Yang is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Irene Yang is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: San Francisco, CA
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