Nancy Kestenbaum
About Nancy Kestenbaum
Nancy Kestenbaum is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Nancy Kestenbaum is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: New York, NY
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