Shawn A. Williams
About Shawn A. Williams
Shawn A. Williams is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Shawn A. Williams is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Securities
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: San Francisco, CA
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