Melissa J. Baily
About Melissa J. Baily
Melissa J. Baily is a lawyer based in Redwood Shores, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Melissa J. Baily is recognized in the following practice area:
- Redwood Shores, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Redwood Shores, CA
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