Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
One Liberty Plaza
New York, NY 10006
New York, NY 10006
(212) 225-2000
With 16 offices in financial centers across four continents and lawyers from more than 50 countries, Cleary is established worldwide as a law firm with a global reach. Known especially for its cross-border work, including representation of national governments, Cleary is among the most prestigious firms around. Good global citizenship takes on a distinct meaning in light of its many pro bono efforts. Intellectual curiosity and an amiable personality will go far in fitting in with the firm’s unique “Cleary Culture.”
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Cleary has made its mark in the international legal field, with a presence in some of the world’s most prominent cities, representation of sovereign nations, and attorneys from dozens of countries. The hiring process focuses on top students from the best law schools, but also stresses personality and intellectual curiosity. Once hired, associate attorneys can expect a respectful and welcoming atmosphere in which attorneys seem to genuinely enjoy each other’s company and interact amicably with staff. Professional development is offered through formal training, but—not surprisingly—much of the substantive learning comes from mentoring by partners and senior associates. Attorneys value teaching and want younger associates to be successful. Hours can be demanding and unpredictable, an...
Cleary is a leading global law firm, with offices on four continents and an unparalleled reputation for groundbreaking work. While long known as a dominant player in the international and corporate business world, Cleary has built out both corporate and litigation capabilities that have strengthened and expanded the full suite of resources it offers clients.
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Founded in 1946 by four former partners of the Wall Street law firm Root Clark and three attorneys steeped in government service (including Henry Friendly, who is widely known as a preeminent federal judge from his time on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit), Cleary Gottlieb simultaneously opened offices in New York and Washington, DC.
The firm almost immediately began...
Cleary Gottlieb was founded by prominent lawyers committed to excellence in the practice of law, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and diversity and collegiality in its lawyers. Our reasoning is not complicated. The best work product results from talented people working in a common enterprise, sharing their knowledge, time, and experience with colleagues. Only a handful of firms around the world are so confident of their core values that they are willing to share the rewards of their work in the way that we do. Generations of Cleary lawyers have proven there is no better way to foster excellence for ourselves and superior service for our clients.