Litigation Partner Y. David Scharf Recognized by the White House
December 7, 2018 – Y. David Scharf, a partner in the Litigation Department and member of the firm's Executive Committee, was invited by the White House to patriciate in the 2018 White House Chanukah celebration on December 6, 2018. David was recognized for his excellence in the practice of law by the White House as being a “fabulous” and “great” lawyer. After the candle lighting ceremony David and his wife spent a few moments speaking with the President and First Lady.
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