Megan E. Canning
About Megan E. Canning
Megan E. Canning is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Megan E. Canning is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: BakerHostetler
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Atlanta, GA
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