Kathleen Pakenham
About Kathleen Pakenham
Kathleen Pakenham is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Kathleen Pakenham is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Vinson & Elkins LLP
Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: New York, NY
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