Fun Facts
When was Paul Weiss founded?
April 1875
Roughly how many partners does Paul Weiss have in the corporate department?
Roughly 150 Partners
Fill in the blank:
Paul Weiss has been dedicated to ______ since the firm was created
Diversity
What is the top defense verdict of the year?
Epic Games vs. Apple. Vote in favor of Apple
Where did Paul Weiss rank in US. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2022 for capital markets?
Ranked as a Tier 1 firm for capital markets
Where is Paul Weiss' main office?
New York
How many main offices are there?
8
What content areas does Paul Weiss focus on?
public M&A, private equity, litigation, white-collar & regulatory defense, and restructuring, along with equally strong practices in executive compensation, intellectual property, personal representation, real estate and tax law
What was the result of the anti-trust action against Morgan Stanley?
Paul Weiss wins dismissal of class action against Morgan Stanley
What was Paul Weiss recognized for at the ALB Hong Kong awards?
Asian Legal Business recognized two Paul, Weiss transactions as “M&A Deal of the Year” and “Finance Deal of the Year"
Who were the original partners?
Louis Weiss and John F. Wharton
How many attorneys work here?
1020
What countries does Paul Weiss operate in?
Asia, US, Canada, Europe
How much did Carnival Corporation complete in financial transactions?
$4.3 billion
What three categories was Paul Weiss shortlisted in for the Chambers USA Awards 2022?
Paul Weiss has been shortlisted in the “Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year,” “Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year,” and “Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year” categories
Who are the cofounders of Paul Weiss?
Simon H. Rifkind, Randolph E. Paul, Lloyd K. Garrison, John F. Wharton, Louis S. Weiss
How many litigation practices do we have?
25
What regions does the firm operate in?
New York Beijing Hong Kong London San Francisco Tokyo Toronto Washington, D.C. Wilmington
How much did HireRight close in their IPO?
$420 million
How many partners were named Law360 MVPs in 2020?
Seven Paul Weiss partners
What are the names of Paul Weiss' sons?
William and Louis
How many transactional practices do we have?
24
Fill in the blank:
Alumni Portal Launch Supports ______ Around the World
Refugees
How much did Dana complete in their notes offering?
$350 Million
Who received NYU School of Law's "Alumni Achievement Award?"
Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner