Marney Cheek
About Marney Cheek
Marney Cheek is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Marney Cheek is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- International Arbitration - Commercial
- International Arbitration - Governmental
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Washington, DC
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