Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
August 16, 2018
Litigation partners Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary were featured in a Thomson Reuters article discussing the Associate Leadership Institute (ALI), a multipart, innovative leadership program designed to provide skill-development and networking opportunities for attorneys of color at the City Bar’s signatory law firms. The article, “Retaining Attorneys of Color: A Deep Dive View into Sponsorship & Mentorship,” addresses the difference between sponsors and mentors, explains what a sponsor does, describes the characteristics of an excellent protégé and discusses the pathways to sponsorship. The program, in its second year, has graduated more than 110 fourth- to eighth-year associates in New York City law firms.
Events & Publications
Jeannie Rhee to Speak at 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
- Nov 05, 2020
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Jeannie Rhee to Speak at 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in a panel, “Trends in Diversity & Inclusion,” as part of the 2020 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
Secretary Johnson’s Independent Review of New York Court System Yields Recommendations for Advancing Equal Justice
- Oct 15, 2020
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Secretary Johnson’s Independent Review of New York Court System Yields Recommendations for Advancing Equal Justice
On June 9, litigation partner Jeh Johnson was appointed Special Advisor on Equal Justice in the Courts by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to review equal justice and racial bias in the New York State court system, the largest and most…
Latinx Lawyers Network Hosts Virtual Conversation with Brennan Center’s Myrna Pérez
- Oct 14, 2020
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Latinx Lawyers Network Hosts Virtual Conversation with Brennan Center’s Myrna Pérez
On October 14, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the Paul, Weiss Latinx Lawyers Network hosted a conversation with Myrna Pérez, Director of Voting Rights & Elections at the Brennan Center.
Keynote Address by Expert on Racial Trauma Draws More than 400 Paul, Weiss Lawyers and Staff
- Sep 25, 2020
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Keynote Address by Expert on Racial Trauma Draws More than 400 Paul, Weiss Lawyers and Staff
On September 25, more than 400 Paul, Weiss lawyers and staff gathered to hear a virtual keynote address by groundbreaking psychologist, best-selling author and healer Dr. Maysa Akbar.
Paul, Weiss Pride@Work Network Presents LGBT History Month Webinar
- Oct 08, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Pride@Work Network Presents LGBT History Month Webinar
In honor of LGBT History Month, the Paul, Weiss Pride@Work Network presented a webinar featuring U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids and Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
- Nov 04, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
Paul, Weiss is a visionary sponsor of the 2020 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
Valerie Radwaner Featured in NYU Law News Article
- Aug 20, 2020
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Valerie Radwaner Featured in NYU Law News Article
Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner was featured in an NYU Law News article, “Valerie Radwaner ’87 Leads Through Collaboration,” posted on August 18 on the New York University School of Law website.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors Groundbreaking Research for Girls Leadership
- Aug 04, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors Groundbreaking Research for Girls Leadership
Paul, Weiss sponsored research for a new, groundbreaking report, “Ready to Lead,” released by Girls Leadership, a national, educational nonprofit organization.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Fireside Chat with Founder and Director of NYU’s Center on Race, Inequality and the Law
- Jul 28, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Fireside Chat with Founder and Director of NYU’s Center on Race, Inequality and the Law
On July 28, as part of the firm’s continuing commitment to engagement in issues of racial and social justice, Paul, Weiss held a virtual fireside chat with Chairman Brad Karp and Anthony Thompson, an NYU School of Law professor of…
Loretta Lynch Participates in NYCBA Virtual Panel
- Jul 22, 2020
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Loretta Lynch Participates in NYCBA Virtual Panel
Litigation partner Lorettya Lynch was featured on a panel, “The Policing of Black and Brown Bodies,” hosted virtually by the New York City Bar Association.
Paul, Weiss Advises on Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Rights Amendment
- Jun 29, 2020
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Advises on Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Rights Amendment
A group of 93 companies whose businesses span the breadth of the U.S. economy have proudly come together as signatories to a brief in support of the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Loretta Lynch Featured in JPMorgan Chase Speaker Series
- Jun 24, 2020
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Loretta Lynch Featured in JPMorgan Chase Speaker Series
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was the featured speaker in a webinar, “Commemorate Juneteenth: A Conversation with Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch,” hosted by JPMorgan Chase as part of its corporate responsibility speaker …
Paul, Weiss Celebrates Juneteenth
- Jun 18, 2020
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Celebrates Juneteenth
On Friday, June 19, we are closed for the observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On this day, we recall the long struggle for civil rights and racial equality—a struggle that continues…
George Floyd and the Quest For Racial Justice
- Jun 03, 2020
- Firm News
George Floyd and the Quest For Racial Justice
A note from Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad S. Karp.
Paul, Weiss Hosts "Looking Ahead to 2020" Panel With 100 Women in Finance
- Jan 14, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Hosts "Looking Ahead to 2020" Panel With 100 Women in Finance
Paul, Weiss recently hosted an event with 100 Women in Finance, an organization whose 15,000 members strengthen the global finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential.
Breakfast & Talk With NYU Stern Professor Dolly Chugh
- Jan 08, 2020
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Breakfast & Talk With NYU Stern Professor Dolly Chugh
On January 8, Dolly Chugh, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business whose TED Talk based on her book, The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias, has close to 4 million views, came to the firm's New York office for a…
Paul, Weiss Highlights From the 2019 NAPABA Convention
- Nov 07, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Highlights From the 2019 NAPABA Convention
Paul, Weiss took part in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) 2019 Convention, the largest annual national gathering of attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars and elected officials of Asian-American…
Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Oct 07, 2019
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Brad Karp Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Firm chairman Brad Karp was featured in a Q&A in the latest issue of LEADERS magazine.
Paul, Weiss Latinx Lawyers Network and Goldman Sachs Co-Host Panel Discussion and Reception
- Oct 04, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Latinx Lawyers Network and Goldman Sachs Co-Host Panel Discussion and Reception
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Paul, Weiss Latinx Lawyers Network co-hosted a panel discussion and reception with client Goldman Sachs’ Firm-wide Hispanic/Latino Network.
Kelley Cornish Featured in Lawdragon Article
- Aug 11, 2019
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Kelley Cornish Featured in Lawdragon Article
Bankruptcy partner Kelley Cornish was featured in a Q&A in Lawdragon as part of its “Lawyer Limelight” series.
Loretta Lynch Featured in Law360 Article on Diversity
- Jul 11, 2019
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Loretta Lynch Featured in Law360 Article on Diversity
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch is among 12 leading lawyers featured in a Law360 article highlighting how their diverse backgrounds have contributed to their success.
Q&A With Author James Polchin
- Jun 24, 2019
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Q&A With Author James Polchin
Paul, Weiss recently celebrated Pride Month with a book discussion and Q&A with author James Polchin, author of “Indecent Advances: A Hidden History of True Crime and Prejudice Before Stonewall.”
Roberto Gonzalez Participates in La Alianza Lunch Panel
- Mar 05, 2019
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Roberto Gonzalez Participates in La Alianza Lunch Panel
Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez spoke at a lunch talk hosted by La Alianza at Harvard Law School.
Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
- Aug 16, 2018
- Publications
Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
Litigation partners Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary were featured in a Thomson Reuters article discussing the Associate Leadership Institute (ALI), a multipart, innovative leadership program designed to provide skill-development…
Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus
- Jun 01, 2018
- Videos
Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus
Gwen Marcus (Entertainment, 1981 – 1984) reflects on her longtime drive to practice entertainment law and her personal and professional connections to Paul, Weiss.
Paul, Weiss & Morgan Stanley Celebrate Black History Month With Fireside Chat featuring Ted Wells
- Feb 15, 2018
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Paul, Weiss & Morgan Stanley Celebrate Black History Month With Fireside Chat featuring Ted Wells
Last week, litigation co-chair Ted Wells was featured in a fireside chat hosted by Paul, Weiss client Morgan Stanley in celebration of Black History Month.
Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Reception
- Oct 19, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Reception
The Paul, Weiss annual Diversity Networking Reception captures the spirit of our long and closely-held commitment to promoting diversity and equality in the legal profession (the 2017 event is pictured).
Paul, Weiss Sponsors NYU’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series
- Mar 02, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors NYU’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series
On March 2, the NYU Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series, a series sponsored by Paul, Weiss, featured Iris Bohnet, a behavioral economist at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Valerie Radwaner and Jeremy Benjamin to Discuss Strategies for Countering Implicit Bias at NYSBA Annual Meeting
- Jan 26, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner and Jeremy Benjamin to Discuss Strategies for Countering Implicit Bias at NYSBA Annual Meeting
Deputy chair Valerie Radwaner and litigation associate Jeremy Benjamin will discuss implicit bias in the legal profession and practical strategies to counter its effects at the New York State Bar Association's upcoming annual meeting.
Hear from the Women of Paul, Weiss
- Feb 13, 2017
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Hear from the Women of Paul, Weiss
In this video, partners, counsel, associates and alumnae discuss what it's like to practice at Paul, Weiss and the strength of the firm's commitment to gender diversity and inclusion at all levels.
The Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Event
- Aug 01, 2012
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The Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Event
Celebrating its eleventh anniversary, our annual diversity networking reception has become the premier summer networking event, connecting lawyers and business professionals of color with one another and with the larger legal and…
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 25, 2020
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the sixth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
- May 20, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
Paul, Weiss was named one of this year’s “Top Firms for Inclusion Initiatives” by Yale Law Women (YLW) in the group’s 15th annual Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report, published May 20.
BJ Jensen Named to LGBT Bar’s Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
- Mar 04, 2020
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BJ Jensen Named to LGBT Bar’s Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Pro bono attorney BJ Jensen has been named to the LGBT Bar Association’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
- Jan 28, 2020
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Secretary Johnson Receives MLK Legacy Award From Felician University
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the recipient of Felician University’s 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.
Secretary Johnson Receives ADL’s Human Relations Award
- Oct 31, 2019
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Secretary Johnson Receives ADL’s Human Relations Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was honored by the Anti-Defamation League with its Human Relations Award.
Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 26, 2019
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has once again included Paul, Weiss in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of…
Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
- Jul 12, 2019
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Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
Paul, Weiss was recognized among the top firms for minority attorneys and minority equity partners in Law360's 2019 Law Firm Diversity Snapshot.
Paul, Weiss #1 Nationally in Percentage of Black Attorneys
- Apr 05, 2019
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Paul, Weiss #1 Nationally in Percentage of Black Attorneys
Paul, Weiss is the top firm nationally in the percentage of black attorneys, according to the nonprofit Lawyers of Color.
Alexia Korberg Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
- Mar 12, 2019
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Alexia Korberg Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
Litigation associate Alexia Korberg has been named to the LGBT Bar Association’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
Secretary Johnson Receives Columbia’s Annual Black Alumni Council Heritage Award
- Feb 26, 2019
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Secretary Johnson Receives Columbia’s Annual Black Alumni Council Heritage Award
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson received the Black Alumni Council’s (BAC) Heritage Award at Columbia University’s BAC Heritage Award & Scholarship Reception.
Valerie Radwaner Recognized at Corporate Counsel’s National Women in Law Awards
- Aug 15, 2018
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Valerie Radwaner Recognized at Corporate Counsel’s National Women in Law Awards
Corporate partner and Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner was recognized in the Law Firm Transformative Leadership category of Corporate Counsel’s Women in Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 25, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has placed Paul, Weiss fifth in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Paul, Weiss a Top-10 Firm for Minority Attorneys
- Jun 20, 2018
- Awards
Paul, Weiss a Top-10 Firm for Minority Attorneys
Paul, Weiss ranks sixth among the nation’s largest firms for minority attorneys, according to Law360’s 2018 Diversity Snapshot.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 18, 2018
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the fourth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Ranked #16 in The American Lawyer’s 2018 Diversity Scorecard
- May 30, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #16 in The American Lawyer’s 2018 Diversity Scorecard
The American Lawyer ranked Paul, Weiss #16 in its 2018 Diversity Scorecard.
Paul, Weiss Honored With 2018 Law Firm Diversity Award
- Feb 28, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored With 2018 Law Firm Diversity Award
Paul, Weiss was selected to receive the 2018 Asian American Bar Association of New York’s (AABANY) Law Firm Diversity award.
Paul, Weiss Named by the Human Rights Campaign as a “2018 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
- Nov 14, 2017
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named by the Human Rights Campaign as a “2018 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
For the seventh consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100% score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was named as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign.
Jennifer H. Wu Named to NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40
- Sep 07, 2017
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Jennifer H. Wu Named to NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu has been named to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) Best Lawyers Under 40 (BU40 Award).
Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Top 10 Firms for Minority Equity Partners by Law360
- Aug 22, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Top 10 Firms for Minority Equity Partners by Law360
Paul, Weiss is fifth on the list of top 10 Big Law firms for minority equity partners in Law360's 2017 Law Firm Diversity Snapshot.
Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Aug 02, 2017
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has ranked Paul, Weiss third in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Lawrence Wee Recognized as One of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
- Jun 16, 2017
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Lawrence Wee Recognized as One of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
Corporate partner Lawrence Wee was congratulated by the Asian American Bar Association of New York for his recognition by the Asian American Business Development Center as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 08, 2017
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the third consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Paul, Weiss its 2017 Gold Standard Certification for the advancement of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Ranked #14 in The American Lawyer’s 2017 Diversity Scorecard
- May 30, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #14 in The American Lawyer’s 2017 Diversity Scorecard
The American Lawyer ranked Paul, Weiss #14 in its 2017 Diversity Scorecard.
Secretary Johnson to Be Honored With the Anti-Defamation League’s Gorowitz Institute Service Award in Washington, D.C.
- May 03, 2017
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Secretary Johnson to Be Honored With the Anti-Defamation League’s Gorowitz Institute Service Award in Washington, D.C.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will be honored at the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) National Leadership Summit.
Secretary Johnson Receives NYSBA Pioneer Award
- Apr 27, 2017
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Secretary Johnson Receives NYSBA Pioneer Award
The New York State Bar Association presented its George Bundy Smith Pioneer Award to Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Mar 28, 2017
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Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez have been selected to receive the “Law360 Distinguished Writing Award” at the 2017 Burton Awards.
Paul, Weiss Recognized for 25 Years of Participation in NYC Bar Diversity Fellowship Program
- Apr 28, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Recognized for 25 Years of Participation in NYC Bar Diversity Fellowship Program
Paul, Weiss was honored by the New York City Bar Association as the only partner firm to have participated in its Diversity Fellowship Program every year since the program began in 1991.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 23, 2016
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the second consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Paul, Weiss its 2016 Gold Standard Certification for the advancement of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign as “2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality”
- Dec 06, 2016
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign as “2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality”
For the seventh consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100 percent score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was named as a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" by The Human Rights Campaign.
Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
- May 18, 2016
- Awards
Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
Paul, Weiss was recognized among the top firms for minority attorneys and minority equity partners in Law360's 2016 Law Firm Diversity Snapshot.
Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School
- Oct 07, 2016
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Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School
Ted Wells has been honored by Harvard Law School with its highest honor, the Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom.
Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Am Law’s Most Diverse Law Firms for 13th Year
- May 24, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Am Law’s Most Diverse Law Firms for 13th Year
For the 13th consecutive year, Paul, Weiss was named among the most diverse law firms by The American Lawyer in its 2016 Diversity Scorecard.
Ted Wells Named to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Power List
- Mar 04, 2015
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Ted Wells Named to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Power List
Litigation partner Ted Wells was included in Lawyers of Color's fourth annual Power List, which will be published on March 18. The Power List is Lawyers of Color's comprehensive catalog of the nation's most influential minority…
Paul, Weiss Recognized as One of HRC's "Best Places to Work"
- Nov 18, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Recognized as One of HRC's "Best Places to Work"
For the fifth consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index Survey.