Inside the Paul Weiss Departures and a Strategy Under Pressure

A recent Bloomberg article by Justin Henry and Roy Strom highlights the latest developments at Paul Weiss, where a group of high-profile litigation partners recently departed to launch a new firm. The piece examines how these moves intersect with the firm’s broader growth trajectory and continued investment in its market-leading corporate practice.

As the article notes, shifts like these are not uncommon at top firms navigating a dynamic legal landscape - particularly as they balance longstanding strengths with strategic priorities.

Jon Truster, a Partner in our New York office, is quoted offering this perspective:

“Paul Weiss is an institution, and the firm’s litigation team will continue on as a top-caliber group despite these departures.”

His comments reflect the enduring strength and reputation of firms like Paul Weiss, even as the industry continues to evolve.

Read the full article by Justin Henry and Roy Strom for Bloomberg here.

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