Wakaba Y. Tessier
About Wakaba Y. Tessier
Wakaba Y. Tessier is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Wakaba Y. Tessier is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Leech Tishman LLC
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
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