Atty. Evan Leitner

Atty. Evan Leitner

Evan Leitner is a lawyer practicing capital markets. Evan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2009, and has been licensed for 10 years.

New York New York 10 Years Experience 10 year
Call (844) 840-6725

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Evan Leitner is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in New York (2016). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and Yale University (B.A., 2009). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Evan Leitner is a lawyer practicing capital markets
  • Evan received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 2009, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Evan practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Evan Leitner's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Evan Leitner has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
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Evan Leitner earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2009).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2015
B.A.
Yale University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016

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