Wachtell Lipton was founded on a handshake in 1965 as a small group of lawyers dedicated to providing advice and expertise at the highest levels. We have achieved extraordinary results following the distinctive vision of our founders -- a cohesive team of lawyers intensely focused on solving our clients' most important problems.
About The Firm
We have experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, takeovers and takeover defense, corporate and securities law and corporate governance. We handle some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions in the United States and around the world. We counsel both public and private acquirors and targets. We also handle sensitive investigation and litigation matters and corporate restructurings, and counsel boards of directors and senior management in critical situations. We have a track record of original and groundbreaking solutions and innovations that have had a dramatic impact on business and law. We are thought leaders.
Click here to read more about the firm.
Pro Bono
Commitment to Pro Bono Work
Wachtell Lipton is committed to supporting attorneys who undertake pro bono projects in all areas of the law. Pro bono clients are clients of the firm, and no distinction is made between hours spent on pro bono or other client matters.
The firm provides partner supervision, training, and mentoring on all pro bono matters. Associates are encouraged to attend pro bono training classes and seminars held by our partnering organizations. In addition, summer associates routinely participate in Wachtell Lipton's pro bono practice and may be assigned to any pro bono matter.
Follow this link to read more about Recent Representative Matters and Community Activities.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz maintains a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming work environment that supports the recruitment, retention and advancement of individuals of all backgrounds, at all levels of the Firm, and consistent with all legal standards.
The Firm is committed to recruiting a talented body of lawyers with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Since its founding, the prevailing ethos of the Firm has been to operate as a meritocracy, where opportunities for growth and development are available to all.
Follow this link to learn more https://www.wlrk.com/firm/equalopportunity/
Careers
Wachtell Lipton is dedicated to providing advice and expertise at the highest levels and to achieving extraordinary results for our clients. We seek individuals who are talented, motivated and committed in order to maintain our record of excellence. Our associates, paralegals and administrative staff are critical to this mission. Our lawyers and staff work closely together across departments comprising an elite legal team. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Wachtell Lipton is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Follow this link to find out more about Career Opportunities with Wachtell.