July 6, 2015
Bisnow has named John Chesley as Top 40 Under 40 Attorney, featuring “DC-area lawyers who are 40 and under and have distinguished themselves.” Chesley was noted for his dual practice in government contracts litigation and white collar defense, highlighting his victory in securing a dismissal on behalf of general counsel of a prominent Mid-Atlantic broker-dealer who was charged with “failure to supervise” a broker who stole a significant amount of money from his own clients. Chesley was also noted for his significant pro bono practice, including a case for the Innocence Project. The profile ran on July 6, 2015.