Rachel Samec
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Rachel Samec
Rachel Samec is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Rachel Samec is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Life Sciences Practice
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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