Megan N. Gates
About Megan N. Gates
Megan N. Gates is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Megan N. Gates is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Boston, MA
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