Yana Konakh
About Yana Konakh
Yana Konakh is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2026. Yana Konakh is recognized in the following practice area:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Bennett Jones LLP
Education: University of Victoria, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Vancouver, BC
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