Jeannemarie O'Brien
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 About Jeannemarie O'Brien
Jeannemarie O'Brien is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Jeannemarie O'Brien is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Education: Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: New York, NY
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