Leah Brannon
About Leah Brannon
Leah Brannon is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Leah Brannon is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Antitrust Law
Current Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Washington, DC
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