Susan DeSantis

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

We profile seven attorneys honored for their accomplishments and impact on the legal community and the practice of law over the course of their careers.

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

As much as Evan lives for the courtroom, some of his greatest contributions to the legal profession have been in training the next generation of Cravath lawyers.

By Kevin Orsini

5 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

His career as a sports lawyer began long before “sports law” was recognized as a legal specialty and before the National Basketball Association was viewed as a major player in the sports industry.

By Michael Cardozo

4 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

From Salomon Brothers' firm-threatening treasury auction scandal of the early 1990s to the recent London Whale, LIBOR and FIFA investigations, Lee has represented key players.

By Richard F. Ziegler

4 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

What truly sets Marcia apart, though, is the effect she has had as a trailblazer for and champion of women in the law.

By Ronit Berkovich

5 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Jim's career is a colorful combination of solid-gold acumen, a sterling reputation and true-blue loyalty that has served his clients, his colleagues and his staff members extremely well for more than three decades.

By Robin Russell

4 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

While her client counseling alone would have enabled Eileen to make a profound impact, her tireless commitment to thought leadership and the development of the M&A bar has influenced practitioners globally.

By Brandon Van Dyke and Michael Civale

5 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Now almost 80 years young, he still wakes up every morning thinking about his cases, ready to mentor a new generation of lawyers and leading by example.

By Jeffrey L. Kessler

5 minute read

October 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

"If Kavanaugh is confirmed after his petulant and entitled partisan rant in front of the Senate and the people, I don't think I will be able to teach his opinions to the next generation of student—at least without always mentioning the illegitimacy of the institution he took down with him."

By Susan DeSantis

7 minute read

October 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Others may fly under the radar, but this group of 20 extraordinary lawyers had great performances while demonstrating clear leadership skills that resulted in positive outcomes.

By Susan DeSantis

2 minute read