Robert "Rob" McKenna
About Robert McKenna
Robert McKenna is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Robert McKenna is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
Current Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Seattle, WA
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