Lauren Parris Watts
About Lauren Parris Watts
Lauren Parris Watts is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Lauren Parris Watts is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Seattle University, JD, graduated 2011 and Johns Hopkins University, graduated 2008
Location: Seattle, WA
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