Mary Jo White
About Mary Jo White
Mary Jo White is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Mary Jo White is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: New York, NY
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