Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
New York, NY 10019-6064
(212) 373-3000
Vocal on civil rights and social justice, Paul Weiss attracts progressive types who value the firm’s high-profile pro bono work and its internal dedication to diversity and inclusion. The firm is a litigation all-star and also boasts a stand-out corporate practice. The firm is also known for its expertise in telecom and entertainment law. Today, the firm is active in racial justice efforts and assistance for those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as in immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and voter protection...
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Paul, Weiss, a firm teeming with history, is a desirable landing spot for young lawyers seeking quality experience in transactional work and litigation. Like most firms in BigLaw, it hires top students from top law schools, with an emphasis on firm fit. Associates enjoy the warm, casual, and social office atmosphere, and there is mutual respect between attorneys and staff. Specifically, partners are supportive and take an interest in associate training and development on the informal level, though firmwide formal training and mentorship seem to be opportunities for improvement. While there is no stated billable hour requirement at Paul, Weiss, associates report there are expectations of between 2,000-2,500 billable hours per year, with some flexibility on when and where work is co...
For decades, Paul, Weiss has valiantly defended the coffers and reputations of some of the world’s largest financial institutions and companies. Though perhaps best recognized for its courtroom dazzle, the firm’s prolific corporate and restructuring departments more than hold their own. The firm is also known for its expertise in telecom and entertainment law.
Groundbreaking Start
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison dates to pre-WWI New York, where Samuel William Weiss and partners opened a practice to handle commercial law matters for other members of the local Jewish business community. Back then, Jewish attorneys struggled to find acceptance in Gentile firms. Weiss’ son Louis took a different approach and went into business with Columbia Law cla...