Press Release

Benchmark Litigation Names Two Morgan Lewis Lawyers to List of 2026 Stars

November 14, 2025

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, November 14, 2025: Partner Stacey Anne Mahoney and senior consultant Charlene “Chuck” Shimada have been named 2026 Benchmark Litigation Stars, a prestigious recognition of their strong case records and consistent leadership in high-stakes cases.

Stacey’s practice encompasses all aspects of antitrust law. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in courts throughout the United States in cases involving restraints of trade, monopolization, price fixing, tying, exclusive dealing, price discrimination, false advertising, unfair competition, and related business torts. She has also litigated multiple complex commercial cases in federal and state courts across the country.

Chuck’s practice concentrates on securities litigation defense, corporate governance, class actions, and complex commercial litigation. She represents issuing corporations, officers and directors, underwriters, and public accounting firms, not only in private litigation, but also in government investigations and proceedings. Chuck has also been elected to the American Law Institute.

The Benchmark Litigation ranking is based on extensive interviews with litigators, their clients, and an analysis of important market cases.