Vanessa Ishimwe
About Vanessa Ishimwe
Vanessa Ishimwe is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Vanessa Ishimwe is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Project Finance Law
Current Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2023
Location: Washington, DC
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