Evan R Chesler
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Evan R. Chesler is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading litigators. He has broad experience in both trial and appellate courts, and has tried numerous cases in federal and state courts all over the country. He was Cravath’s Presiding Partner from 2007 through 2012, and Chairman from 2013 through 2021, the first person to be given that title in the Firm’s history.
Mr. Chesler handles a wide variety of litigation, including securities, shareholder derivative, intellectual property, general commercial, environmental, ERISA, contractual disputes and antitrust. His practice also includes the representation of clients in government and internal investigations. Mr. Chesler has represented companies and their management in virtually every industry including technology, media, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and financial services.
Career
Chairman (2013-2021); Presiding Partner (2007-12). New York University Law School (JD, 1975; Order of the Coif; John Norton Pomeroy Scholar; cum laude); Hunter College, CUNY (MA, 1973; summa cum laude); New York University (AB, 1970).
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Chambers Review
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Evan Chesler is lauded by peers for his extensive work in high-stakes commercial cases for major corporations. His practice encompasses wide-ranging claims that span from IP to environmental issues.
Evan Chesler is one of the most well-known antitrust lawyers active in the US today. He is esteemed for his role litigating the most complex, high-stakes antitrust matters on behalf of household-name clients.
Evan Chesler is praised for his deft advocacy in antitrust, intellectual property and other commercial trials. He possesses a wealth of expertise in matters involving the life sciences sector, among others. He is based in Cravath's New York office.
Evan Chesler is a consummate litigator with experience in intellectual property disputes, government investigations and antitrust matters. He has a strong track record representing life sciences companies in arbitrations, trials and appeals.
Evan Chesler is a renowned commercial litigator who frequently handles high-stakes patent trials for market-leading companies as part of a broader disputes practice.
Evan Chesler of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a leading litigator who regularly handles major patent infringement matters as part of a broader disputes practice. He counts leading technology and pharmaceutical companies among his enviable client base.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is one of the most well-known lawyers in the US and absolutely deserves his reputation."
"Evan is phenomenal on his feet and is a great speaker."
"Evan is one of the finest litigators. He is absolutely brilliant in oral arguments."
"Evan is phenomenal on his feet. He is a great speaker."
"Evan is one of the finest litigators I have ever seen. He is absolutely brilliant in oral arguments."
"He is one of the most well-known lawyers in the US and absolutely deserves his reputation."
"Evan is phenomenal on his feet and is a great speaker."
"Evan is one of the finest litigators. He is absolutely brilliant in oral arguments."
"Evan is phenomenal on his feet. He is a great speaker."
"Evan is one of the finest litigators I have ever seen. He is absolutely brilliant in oral arguments."
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