Mary E. Deweese
About Mary E. Deweese
Mary E. Deweese is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Mary E. Deweese is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Education Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
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