Rebecca B. Horton
About Rebecca B. Horton
Rebecca B. Horton is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Rebecca B. Horton is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Venable LLP
Education: Santa Clara University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: San Francisco, CA
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