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business2 months ago•3 min saved

Wachtell Lipton to sever ties with partner Nathaniel Cullerton after viral Central Park kiss

Nathaniel Cullerton, a 45-year-old partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, is being forced out of the firm following a viral TikTok video of him kissing a junior associate in Central Park. The incident derailed his planned move to rival firm Gibson Dunn, costing him a lucrative relocation. Although Cullerton remains technically employed and on leave, sources indicate his separation is imminent. The episode highlights ongoing upheaval in Wachtell’s litigation department, where several partners recently departed for Gibson Dunn amid personal and professional controversies.

via New York Post|

#big-law #business #gibson-dunn

legal-services3 months ago•4 min saved

Gibson Dunn’s Poach of Wachtell Co-Chair Bill Savitt Marks End of Law Firm’s Lockstep Era

Gibson Dunn has secured the services of Bill Savitt, the co-chair of New York’s most prestigious law firm, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, along with five other litigation partners. This high-profile move signals a shift in the legal industry, where elite firms are no longer immune to aggressive talent poaching. Savitt’s departure follows Wachtell’s recent transition from a pure lockstep compensation model to a modified system, which had alienated some litigators. The move highlights the growing power of individual lawyers over firm loyalty and the intensifying competition for top legal talent.

via Financial Times|

#bill-savitt #gibson-dunn #legal-services

business-and-legal3 months ago•22 min saved

Wachtell Lipton’s Viral Central Park Kiss Exposes Broader Firm Scandal as $96M Partner Move Unfolds

A viral TikTok video of two Wachtell Lipton lawyers kissing in Central Park has triggered a firm-wide scandal, leading to the rescission of a multimillion-dollar job offer for one lawyer and revealing a separate romantic relationship between their senior boss, Bill Savitt, and a colleague.

via New York Post|

#bill-savitt #business-and-legal #central-park

business3 months ago•23 min saved

Viral Central Park kiss costs Wachtell partner millions as Gibson Dunn move collapses

A viral TikTok video of a married law partner kissing a younger colleague in Central Park has reportedly derailed his move to a rival firm, costing him millions. The incident has triggered an internal investigation at his current firm and sparked a broader debate about public privacy and the consequences of viral shaming.

via New York Post|

#business #central-park #gibson-dunn

legal-industry3 months ago•1 min saved

Wachtell Litigation Chief Savitt Leads Six-Partner Move to Gibson Dunn

William Savitt, co-chair of Wachtell Lipton, is leaving for Gibson Dunn with five partners to lead its litigation practice. The move follows a coffee meeting and signals a shift in Big Law’s competitive landscape, as Gibson Dunn strengthens its appellate and trial capabilities while Wachtell retains its elite status despite recent departures.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#big-law #gibson-dunn #legal-hiring

metro3 months ago•20 min saved

Wachtell Partner Placed on Leave After Central Park Kiss Video Goes Viral

Nathaniel Cullerton, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, has been placed on leave following a viral TikTok video showing him kissing colleague Kelsey Borenzweig in Central Park. The clip, which amassed millions of views, sparked an internal investigation and halted his planned move to a rival firm. While Cullerton is reportedly married, the firm has not confirmed if Borenzweig faces similar consequences.

via New York Post|

#central-park #legal-ethics #metro