Washington, DC, May 26, 2016 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered is pleased to announce that Litigation Department Chair Mark Rochon was awarded the 2017 Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Award for Excellence from Chambers USA. Rochon was one of eight lawyers nationwide who were nominated for this recognition. He accepted the award at the annual USA Awards ceremony and dinner, held last night at Cipriani in New York City. In giving Rochon the award, Chambers noted, "Major institutions frequently turn to him when facing multijurisdictional investigations and high-stakes enforcement actions, particularly those requiring his extensive insight into the FCPA."

"On behalf of the firm I congratulate Mark on receiving this award," said Anthony F. Shelley, Chair of Miller & Chevalier's Executive Committee. "This recognition is a reflection of Mark's dedication to client service and his leadership of our Litigation department, which has seen wonderful growth and results on behalf of our clients."

"We are delighted to see Mark recognized for truly remarkable work," said Kathryn Cameron Atkinson, chair of Miller & Chevalier's International department. "He brings a unique combination of extraordinary technical skill, integrity, energy, and empathy to everything he does. He simply embodies the best of the legal profession."

"Chambers is known for its meticulous research, so it was gratifying to see Mark receive public acclaim for what his colleagues already knew: Mark's client-centered focus, genuine curiosity, and creativity make him one of the country's truly exceptional investigators and advocates," said Andrew Wise, a Member in the firm’s Litigation department. "We are lucky to work with someone who views every case as a new chance to learn and treats each client as his most important."

Rochon commented that, "This recognition was a product of the support of the talented colleagues with whom I work. Miller & Chevalier is a wonderful law firm, and I am lucky to practice here."

Chambers awards are based on independent research and reflect a lawyer's or law firm’s pre-eminence in key practice areas, as well as notable achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service.

About Chambers

The Chambers rankings are based on extensive research conducted by Chambers and Partners Legal Publishers, a highly respected English publisher of renowned directories assessing and ranking the world's leading lawyers. Unlike other companies that allow firms to purchase a mention or ranking, Chambers bases its listings solely on outside evaluations of merit. Its researchers investigate law firms and lawyers globally through an exhaustive process of interviewing clients and competitors in major areas of business law.

About Miller & Chevalier

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, Employee Benefits (including ERISA), International Law and Business, White Collar and Internal Investigations, Complex Litigation and Government Affairs. In an era of big law, Miller & Chevalier is a top-ranked firm sharply focused on targeted areas that interact with the federal government. Over the past three years, the firm's lawyers have represented more than 40 percent of the Fortune 100, one-quarter of the Fortune 500 and approximately 30 percent of the Global 100. Based in Washington, DC, a significant number of firm lawyers have held senior positions in the U.S. government and have written many of the regulations they currently help clients navigate. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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