Yolanda Cornejo Garcia
About Yolanda Cornejo Garcia
Yolanda Cornejo Garcia is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Yolanda Cornejo Garcia is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Dallas, TX
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