Tigist Kassahun
About Tigist Kassahun
Tigist Kassahun is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Tigist Kassahun is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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