Les Sherman
About Les Sherman
Les Sherman is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Les Sherman is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Energy Regulatory Law
Current Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: San Francisco, CA
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