Stan Chesley has been touted as one of the nation’s best and most successful lawyers by fellow litigators, judges, professional organizations, and legal publications. He emerged on the national mass litigation scene in 1977 when the crowded Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Kentucky, burst into flames, killing 165 people and injuring another 116. The organizational strategy used by Mr. Chesley—and practiced by the experienced litigators of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley—has helped deliver high-demand, leading-edge legal services to its clients. Throughout his career, Mr. Chesley has developed innovative strategies for complex case management to reduce risks and enhance outcomes.