Kristin Anne Connarn

Boston, MA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

About Kristin Anne Connarn

Kristin Anne Connarn is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2019. Kristin Anne Connarn is recognized in the following practice area:

Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law

Current Firm: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader LLP

Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2005

Location: Boston, MA

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