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Best Lawyers Names Evan Chesler, Rich Clary and Faiza Saeed 2021 “Lawyers of the Year” Across Litigation and M&A Categories

August 20, 2020

On August 20, 2020, Cravath partners Evan R. Chesler, Richard W. Clary and Faiza J. Saeed were each named a 2021 New York City “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America. Evan was recognized for ERISA Litigation, Rich was recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation and Faiza was recognized for Mergers & Acquisitions Law. The awards honor individuals with the highest overall peer feedback for a practice area and geographic market.

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  • Litigation
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Name
Faiza J. Saeed
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
fsaeed@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1454
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    Education

    • J.D., 1991, Harvard Law School
      magna cum laude
    • B.A., 1987, University of California, Berkeley
      with Highest Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa

    Admitted In

    • New York
    • California (Inactive)
    • District of Columbia (Inactive)
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    Name
    Evan R. Chesler
    Title
    Litigation
    Title
    Retired Partner
    Email
    echesler@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1243
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      Education

      • J.D., 1975, New York University School of Law
        Order of the Coif, John Norton Pomeroy Scholar, cum laude
      • M.A., 1973, Hunter College
        summa cum laude
      • A.B., 1970, New York University
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      Name
      Richard W. Clary
      Title
      Litigation
      Title
      Retired Partner
      Email
      rclary@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1227
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        Education

        • J.D., 1978, Harvard Law School
          Sears Prize, magna cum laude
        • B.A., 1975, Amherst College
          Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

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