Valerie M. Hughes
About Valerie M. Hughes
Valerie M. Hughes is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Valerie M. Hughes is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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