Herbert Wachtell
Herbert M. Wachtell | |
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Born | May 24, 1932 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater |
City College of New York New York University New York University School of Law |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Herbert Maurice Wachtell (born May 24, 1932) is an American lawyer. He is the co-founder of the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
Education and Early Career
Herbert Maurice Wachtell was born on May 24, 1932 in New York City. His parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine).[1]
Wachtell attended public schools in New York City, followed by City College of New York in Manhattan.[1] He graduated from New York University (B.S. 1952), New York University School of Law (LLB 1954, Order of the Coif), and Harvard Law School (LLM 1955).[2]
From 1955–1957 he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York prosecuting federal crimes including racketeering.[3] In 1957-1958, he served as Deputy Chief Counsel to the House Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight, investigating corrupt activities at certain of the government administrative agencies.[4]
Later Career
In 1965, he and NYU Law alumni Martin Lipton, Leonard Rosen, and George Katz joined together to found Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The firm is known for big risk and complex transactions and litigation.[5]
He represented Silverstein Properties in litigation following the World Trade Center attacks.[6]
Boards and Awards
Wachtell is a recipient of the Chambers Lifetime Achievement Award in Litigation in 2006.[7]
Personal life
Wachtell is married to Svetlana Stone Wachtell and has five children from previous marriages, Diane Wachtell, Jennifer Wachtell, Cynthia Wachtell, Daniel Wachtell, and Melanie Wachtell Stinnett.
References
- 1 2 Gladwell, Malcolm (2008). Outliers: The Story of Success. London: Penguin Books. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9780316017923. OCLC 225870354.
- ↑ HERBERT M. WACHTELL (Partner, LITIGATION)
- ↑ Peter Lattman (December 5, 2005). "High-Profile Prosecutor Anders To Take Post at Wachtell Lipton". The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ "Lawyer Paid Off FCC Member Asserts Schwartz". Daily Herald (Utah). February 13, 1958.
- ↑ David J. Parnell (February 24, 2016). "Daniel Neff Of Wachtell Lipton: On Leading The Market's Most Prestigious Law Firm". Forbes.
- ↑ Herbert M Wachtell
- ↑ Chambers USA: Herbert M Wachtell
External links
- Jury Deliberates on Swiss Re's Exposure
- Forbes.com Corporate Lawyers
- SEIU v. Philip Morris Incorporated
- Chambers and Partners profile