Nicholas Pastan
About Nicholas Pastan
Nicholas Pastan is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Nicholas Pastan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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