Michael Kaplan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 About Michael Kaplan
Michael Kaplan is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Michael Kaplan is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: New York, NY
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