Rachel Skaistis
About Rachel Skaistis
Rachel Skaistis is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Rachel Skaistis is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: New York, NY
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