Kristen Pollock McDonald
About Kristen Pollock McDonald
Kristen Pollock McDonald is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Kristen Pollock McDonald is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Jones Day
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Atlanta, GA
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