Katherine M. Bastian
About Katherine M. Bastian
Katherine M. Bastian is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Katherine M. Bastian is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Hogan Lovells US LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Washington, DC
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