Shamis Beckley
About Shamis Beckley
Shamis Beckley is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Shamis Beckley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Civil Rights Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Boston, MA
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