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Benchmark Litigation Names Four Cravath Partners Among “Top 250 Women in Litigation”

August 14, 2026

Cravath partners Karin A. DeMasi, Rachel G. Skaistis, Lauren A. Moskowitz and Vanessa A. Lavely were recognized by Benchmark Litigation in the 2026 edition of “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” which honors “top players in their respective fields.” Inclusion in the list is based on a review of individual litigators’ professional activities, client feedback surveys and one on one interviews. This is the ninth consecutive year Karin and Rachel have been selected for inclusion in the publication. Lauren is recognized for the sixth year, and Vanessa is recognized for the second year.

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Karin A. DeMasi
Title
Litigation
Title
Partner
Email
kdemasi@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1059
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    Education

    • J.D., 1996, University of Pennsylvania Law School
    • B.S., 1993, Northwestern University

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Rachel G. Skaistis
    Title
    Litigation
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    rskaistis@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1934
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      Education

      • J.D., 1997, Cornell Law School
        cum laude
      • B.A., 1992, Yale College

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Lauren A. Moskowitz
      Title
      Litigation
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      lmoskowitz@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1648
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        Education

        • J.D., 2005, Fordham University School of Law
          magna cum laude
        • B.A., 2002, Cornell University

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        Name
        Vanessa A. Lavely
        Title
        Litigation
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        vlavely@cravath.com
        Phone
        +1-212-474-1718
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          Education

          • J.D., 2008, UCLA School of Law
            Order of the Coif
          • A.B., 2004, Harvard College
            magna cum laude

          Admitted In

          • New York

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