Paul, Weiss Announces New Partners

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has named 28 attorneys to the partnership, effective January 1, 2026.

“Our new partner class reflects the best of Paul, Weiss – extraordinary talent, unwavering commitment to our clients and our community, and a deep dedication to collaboration across practices and geographies,” said Brad S. Karp, chairman of the firm. “We are proud of this group’s many contributions and are thrilled to call them our partners.”

The following attorneys have been elevated to partner, effective January 1, 2026:

1. Marco Bagnato, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (London);
2. Meggin Bednarczyk, IP & Technology Transactions Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
3. Jamie Chambers, Tax Department (London);
4. Michael J. Colarossi, Restructuring Department (New York);
5. Charles E. Crandall, Antitrust Group of the Litigation Department (New York);
6. David J. Epstein, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
7. Donna Ioffredo, Litigation Department (Washington, D.C.);
8. Ishan Jhingran, M&A Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
9. Caitlin T. Kelly, Investment Funds Group of the Corporate Department (Washington, D.C.);
10. Nathan Mitchell, National Security Group of the Litigation Department (Washington, D.C.);
11. Ari Nishitani, M&A Group of the Corporate Department (Tokyo);
12. Lauren E. O’Brien, Antitrust Group of the Litigation Department (London);
13. James Parkinson, Antitrust Group of the Litigation Department (London);
14. Rohit Pisal, Tax Department (London);
15. Marshall Rossiter, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
16. Kyle Satterfield, Restructuring Department (New York);
17. Elizabeth M. Scherer, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
18. Richard Schwartz, M&A Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
19. Rachel X. Shepardson, Investment Funds Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
20. Marc Shepsman, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
21. Pietro J. Signoracci, Litigation Department (New York);
22. Brendon R. Smith, Investment Funds Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
23. David E. Sobel, Capital Markets Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
24. Lara Solomons, M&A Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
25. Gabriella Toossi, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (New York);
26. Hein Visser, M&A Group of the Corporate Department (London);
27. Hannah Wilson, Investment Funds Group of the Corporate Department (London); and
28. Matthew J. Wilson, Finance Group of the Corporate Department (London).