Whitty Somvichian
About Whitty Somvichian
Whitty Somvichian is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Whitty Somvichian is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: San Francisco, CA
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