Marissa Román Griffith
About Marissa Román Griffith
Marissa Román Griffith is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Marissa Román Griffith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Current Firm: Akin
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Washington, DC
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