Vanessa A. Lavely
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 About Vanessa A. Lavely
Vanessa A. Lavely is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Vanessa A. Lavely is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: New York, NY
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