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Best Lawyers Names Evan Chesler, Dave Kappos and Faiza Saeed 2024 “Lawyers of the Year” Across Litigation, Patent Law and M&A Categories

August 21, 2023

On August 17, 2023, Cravath’s Evan R. Chesler, David J. Kappos and Faiza J. Saeed were each named 2024 “Lawyers of the Year” for New York City in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America. Evan was recognized for ERISA Litigation, Dave was recognized for Patent Law and Faiza was recognized for International Mergers and Acquisitions. The awards honor individuals with the highest overall peer feedback for a practice area and within a geographic market.

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David J. Kappos
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
dkappos@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1168
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    Education

    • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
    • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
      summa cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
    • California
    • District of Columbia
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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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