Lekha Gopalakrishnan
About Lekha Gopalakrishnan
Lekha Gopalakrishnan is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Lekha Gopalakrishnan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Jackson Walker LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Dallas, TX
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