Shira A Scheindlin
About Shira A Scheindlin
Shira A Scheindlin is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Shira A Scheindlin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Arbitration
- Mediation
Current Firm: Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Education: Cornell University, graduated 1975
Location: New York, NY
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