Samantha Strauss
About Samantha Strauss
Samantha Strauss is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Samantha Strauss is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Commercial Litigation
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Washington, DC
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