Leanne Ta
About Leanne Ta
Leanne Ta is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Leanne Ta is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Intellectual Property Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Fenwick & West LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: San Francisco, CA
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