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David Schertler, Danny Onorato, Robert Trout, and Amy Conway-Hatcher Receive Chambers USA 2022 Rankings


JUNE 2022

In its newly released 2022 edition, Chambers USA ranked four Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears partners as leading attorneys in the District of Columbia for their white-collar criminal defense and government investigations practices. David Schertler received a prestigious Band 1 ranking with commentary noting that he “is widely acclaimed for his work defending individuals in high-stakes criminal trials and complex investigations” and that he is “a terrific leader in the field.” Danny Onorato and Robert Trout received Band 3 rankings, with commentary that Mr. Onorato “is extremely versatile” and “a terrific attorney” and that Mr. Trout “is a fabulous lion of the Bar.” Amy Conway-Hatcher received a Band 4 ranking and was recognized for her “broad practice, encompassing both corporate defense and individual representation, in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement proceedings.” SOM&S is gratified to receive these recognitions from Chambers and Partners, often referred to as “the gold standard” in law firm and attorney rankings based on the reach and depth of its research process. The rankings are available here: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, District of Columbia, USA | Chambers Rankings.

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