Evan Chesler Awarded Chambers USA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
May 27, 2022
On May 26, 2022, Cravath partner Evan R. Chesler was honored with Chambers USA’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the publication’s 2022 Awards, which were held virtually. Evan was recognized for his “incredible” contribution to the law and for his role in representing clients on countless high‑profile litigation matters across industries over decades of legal leadership. The publication noted, “He has been named as an attorney who is unsurpassed in terms of his expertise in litigation, antitrust and business advice. One of the most talented lawyers in America, he has commanded the respect of peers and clients alike over his career and twenty plus years of Chambers rankings.” In his acceptance speech, Evan thanked his colleagues at the Firm, adding, “No one succeeds – and surely no one succeeds for decades – without the commitment, dedication and hard work of the colleagues beside whom they serve their clients. That common service has been the highest honor of my career.”
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J.D., 1975, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, John Norton Pomeroy Scholar, cum laude
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M.A., 1973, Hunter Collegesumma cum laude
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A.B., 1970, New York University
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