Atty. Jo Backer Laird
Jo Backer Laird is a lawyer practicing art and museum law. Jo Backer received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Jo Backer Laird is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1981). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1980) and Princeton University (A.B. Princeton, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jo Backer Laird is a lawyer practicing art and museum law
- Jo Backer received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Jo Backer practices at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, NY
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