Laura J. Maechtlen
About Laura J. Maechtlen
Laura J. Maechtlen is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Laura J. Maechtlen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: San Francisco, CA
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