Melinda Haag
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 About Melinda Haag
Melinda Haag is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Melinda Haag is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: San Francisco, CA
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