Phyllis B. Sumner
About Phyllis B. Sumner
Phyllis B. Sumner is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Phyllis B. Sumner is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Privacy and Data Security Law
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Atlanta, GA
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