Melissa Jester Spohn
About Melissa Jester Spohn
Melissa Jester Spohn is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Melissa Jester Spohn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Vinson & Elkins LLP
Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
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