Nadira Clarke
About Nadira Clarke
Nadira Clarke is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Nadira Clarke is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Hogan Lovells US LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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