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London
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Paris
Frankfurt
Milan
New York
Washington, D.C.
Rome
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Moscow
Beijing
Seoul
Abu Dhabi
Hong Kong
In 1946, six distinguished
lawyers had the vision to regard
the law as a global profession
and the courage to create a
firm dedicated to the concept
that legal excellence can be
achieved only when lawyers
in a firm cooperate in their
practice rather than compete.
In so doing, the founders of
Cleary Gottlieb created an
environment where collegiality,
trust and respect are the
guiding principles under which
we work all over the world today.
Katie Dunn
Chinyelu Lee
Kevin Swartz
Erin Langley
Adrian Ntwatwa
Larry Malm
Tabitha Edgens
Adam Jamal
Culture
Excellence
Mentoring
Global Reach
Diversity & Inclusion
Pro Bono
Professional
Development &
Training
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We Are
Cleary Gottlieb
Margot Gianis
Daniel Northrop
OUR CULTURE
“When I was interviewing, there were a number of
firms that did great work for high profile clients, but
I had a gut feeling that Cleary seemed like a better
fit for me in terms of the people and the culture.
Working in a collaborative environment with
extremely smart and talented people with diverse
backgrounds and outside interests makes all the
difference in the world in terms of your day-to-day
‘happy quotient’ and long-term career satisfaction.”
–
Chantal Kordula
Partner
New York City
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90%
of our current
partners joined the
firm as associates
1/3
of our partners
have served in
two or more of the
firm’s offices
“Diversity and inclusion
are core Cleary values.
The combination of our
differences—and different
perspectives—makes
us stronger lawyers and
makes Cleary a truly
special place to work.”
–
Elaine Ewing
Partner
Washington, D.C.
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EXCELLENCE
“Everything we do is ultimately focused on
delivering first-rate services to our clients,
who come to us for their most demanding
matters. Job No. 1 is to get it right.”
–
Steve Wilner
Partner
“You’re dealing with extremely talented people
at Cleary. They also understand the practical
realities that clients face and are able to
respond to questions with those in mind.”
Chambers USA, 2016
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A Focus on Excellence
Clients trust us to handle their most challenging
assignments, whether large corporate
transactions, bet-the-company litigation matters
or cases of first impression.
Our work is rarely easy, but we believe you will find it interesting
and rewarding. Our lawyers say that what attracted them to Cleary
Gottlieb is the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and
transactions where the stakes are the highest and where their talents
can make a difference in the outcome of a case or completion of a deal.
Cleary is consistently spotlighted in Law360’s annual “Global 20”
survey, which is a ranking of law firms with the greatest global reach
and expertise. The firm has been on the list every year since 2011,
when the survey was first conducted. Cleary ranks at or near the top
of every list measuring law firm success, including Vault, Chambers,
The American Lawyer and its “Diversity Scorecard,” and the Financial
Times’ “U.S. Innovative Lawyers” report.
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MENTORING
“I’ve been fortunate to have very good
mentors. It’s not that I worked with them
every day, but they would talk to me,
give me guidance and, more generally, I
would be able to talk with them as issues
came up, and I found that very helpful.”
–
Robin Bergen
Partner
Cleary’s lockstep compensation model is based purely on
seniority at all levels. We feel this reinforces a culture in which
teamwork and the interests of our clients are prioritized.
An absence of competition and an environment of collaboration
promote enthusiasm for the training and development of
colleagues and the respect of each lawyer’s contributions.
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Senior Guidance
You will receive more than a handshake and an
orientation package when you arrive at Cleary
Gottlieb. You will start a relationship with an
assigned mentor, an experienced lawyer who can
guide you through professional and personal life
at the firm.
Even more important, though, is the day-to-day mentoring you’ll
receive working with senior lawyers, advising clients and participating
in firm life. And when you choose the practice that will become
your specialty, you’ll have additional opportunities to connect with
mentors. Lawyers working in the same group take the time to help
each other—in meetings, at lunch, in the hallways.
Our approach to mentoring is one that comes full circle. We guide
your career ahead and, in turn, eventually you will help new associates
advance their careers.
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GLOBAL REACH
“Cleary Gottlieb has been a global firm since the
very beginning, and we understand the value of this
for our clients and our culture. We take opening an
office seriously and understand the commitment
it represents to a region. When you walk into any of
Cleary Gottlieb’s 16 offices, you immediately sense
that it is part of one integrated firm.”
–
Francesca Odell
Partner
In each of our offices and across each practice area, our lawyers
represent clients on matters that set precedents and defined
standards — and we’ve been recognized for our work:
280
practice and lawyer rankings
earned in the 2016 edition of
Chambers Global;
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61
of these rankings
were top tier
A Pioneer in Globalizing
the Legal Profession
We opened an office in Paris in 1949 — three years after the
firm was founded in New York and Washington, D.C. Over 70
years later, about half of our lawyers work outside the United
States. While that figure punctuates the point that we truly
are an international firm, it tells only part of our story.
We are proud of the way we build
our presence abroad. The offices we
open in new locations are staffed with
homegrown Cleary Gottlieb lawyers,
which preserves our culture. Equally
important, we bring the talents of
lawyers across the firm to bear on issues
facing local clients.
We’ve routinely received “matter of
the year” and individual lawyer awards
from a range of publications, including
The American Lawyer, The Asian Lawyer,
Asian Legal Business, China Business Law
Journal, Euromoney, India Business Law
Journal, Institute of Competition Law,
International Financial Law Review, Intern
ational Tax Review, LatinFinance, Latin
AMERICAS LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
International Financial Law Review,
2015 and 2016
BEST LAW FIRM IN LATIN AMERICA
LatinFinance, 2013–2016
ITALIAN TELECOMMUNICATION
FIRM OF THE YEAR
LegalCommunity IP & TMT Awards, 2016
RUSSIAN LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
International Financial Law Review,
2013–2016
BEST LEGAL ADVISER,
NORTH AMERICA
Global Finance, 2015
SOUTH KOREA INTERNATIONAL
FIRM OF THE YEAR
Chambers Asia, 2013 and 2015
Lawyer, Law360, LegalCommunity, Project
Finance and Turnarounds & Workouts.
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
“Cleary’s lawyers have an expansive range
of backgrounds and experiences, which
greatly enhances our firm community—
and enables us to provide high-quality
counsel to meet our clients’ needs.”
–
Breon Peace
Partner
Affinity Groups for Cleary lawyers are supported by the
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion:
Black Affinity Group
LGBT Affinity Group
East Asian Affinity Group
South East Asian South Asian
Middle Eastern Affinity Group
(SESAME)
Hispanic/Latino Affinity Group
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49%
A Vibrant and
Engaging Community
34%
What do diversity and inclusion mean at Cleary Gottlieb?
Simply put, you will feel like you are part of the firm from the
day you arrive, ready to seize opportunities that will enrich
your career.
of our U.S.-based
associates are
women
of attorneys in
U.S. offices are
from diverse
backgrounds
A key reason: our Committee on
Diversity and Inclusion (CDI),
Committee on Retention and Promotion
of Women (CRPW), and the Women’s
Working Group (WWG) promote open
exchanges about diversity and inclusion
matters and drive changes at the firm. Our
committees’ agendas cover a wide and
visible set of initiatives that range from
mentoring programs and professional
development, to speaker series and
workshops. In short, you will find Cleary a
DIVERSITY LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Asian American Bar Association of
New York, 2016
TOP 10 LAW FIRM
The American Lawyer’s
“Diversity Scorecard,” 2016
TOP 25 LAW FIRM FOR MINORITIES
The Vault’s Best Law Firms
for Diversity, 2016
100% CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX
Human Rights Campaign, 2015
compelling place to work—and diverse in
the broadest sense of the word.
We also pride ourselves on having more
than 45 female partners and counsel,
with the first woman elected to partnership in 1978. There is an overall focus on
creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness
through a diverse workforce, and more
than 65 languages are spoken by our
lawyers around the world.
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PRO BONO
“Our pro bono practice is very much driven
by associates. For example, we took on
many asylum cases because a group of
associates here decided that they found this
kind of work important and interesting.”
–
Jennifer Kroman
Director of Pro Bono Practice
In 2015:
90%
of our summer associates
worked on pro bono
matters in addition to
their client-related
and other assignments
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63K+
hours were
dedicated to
pro bono and
public service in
our U.S. offices
500+
pro bono clients
were served
worldwide
145+
of these were
new clients
All of our
summer
associates
are given the
opportunity
to participate
in pro bono
work
Public Service &
Community Involvement
Cleary Gottlieb’s pro bono practice matches the needs of
the community with our lawyers’ skills and interests. Some
longstanding, well-developed practice areas and client
groups include:
––Housing Law
––Human Trafficking Victims
––Immigrant Law
––Indigent Criminal Defense
(including death penalty)
––International Human Rights
––Microentrepreneurs
––Microfinance Law
––Nonprofit Law
––Prisoners’ Rights
––Veterans
––Women’s Rights
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PRO BONO HOT LIST
National Law Journal, 2016
PRO BONO PUBLICO AWARD
American Bar Association, 2016
PRO BONO RANKINGS: NATIONAL
AND INTERNATIONAL FIRMS
The American Lawyer, 2016
PRO BONO FIRM OF THE YEAR,
PRO BONO ALL STAR
Law360, 2015
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DEVELOPMENT
“At Cleary, I have been able to develop my workflow
both through formal staffing channels and the
relationships I’ve built. I have always known who
to turn to if I wanted work in a particular practice
area or with a particular partner.”
–
Kimberly Spoerri
Associate
You will learn
a great deal
by doing—
Cleary gives
responsibility
as early as you
can handle it.
“On almost any day of the week, you can go to
a lunch seminar on different topics, which run
from the fundamental to the intricate. And our
Cleary Core Curriculum helps you transition
from being a law student to a practicing lawyer.”
–
Mary Watson
Director of Professional Development
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Professional Development
and Training
We provide training so you can integrate quickly and take
responsibility in client matters early in your career.
How does Cleary help you rapidly transition from law school to an actual practice?
––All Cleary lawyers spend their first two weeks in our “miniMBA” course, which
covers the basics of Wall Street, finance, accounting and other topics usually found
in an MBA course. Our goal is to ensure your functional literacy in the business
and financial topics you will encounter in practice. We’ve also invested in a fulltime finance trainer, who will help you build on this knowledge base throughout
your career through our continuing “ClearyMBA” business and financial training.
––First-year associates have access to training covering all of our practice areas.
There are classes covering the basics of M&A, bankruptcy, fund formation, capital
markets, tax, depositions, discovery, motion practice and securities. Throughout,
we emphasize practical tips and teach the law in practical business contexts.
––The “Cleary Core Curriculum” helps associates develop the practical skills of a
successful lawyer. We offer a structured curriculum aimed at developing skills
such as communication, negotiation, project management, business development,
effective delegation, giving feedback and more. The courses are taught by external
teachers and Cleary lawyers in small-group and interactive formats. Other training
series include our “Litigation Academy” and “Corporate College.”
––A rich in-house CLE program is offered throughout the year, with comprehensive
courses at all levels in all practices areas. Many of the courses are available online
for easy reference.
In addition to our formal training program, you will learn a great deal by doing. As
you gain experience and become a more senior associate, you’ll learn to make sound
judgment calls for clients, participate in business and client development—and you’ll
build your confidence and creativity.
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SUMMER PROGRAM
“The work experience that summer associates
get is completely authentic. It’s what
attorneys will do when they start full time,
and it’s the work I do on a daily basis.”
–
Domonique Worship
Associate
Recent Summer
Events in New York &
Washington, DC:
Citiwide Diversity
with Preet Bharara Beyonce Lemonade
Concert Taylor Swift
1989 Concert Mentor
Bowling Mets Yankees
Nationals Shakespeare
in the Park Belmont
Stakes Broadway
Night Scotch & Wine
Tasting Affinity Group
Dinners Boat Parties
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“The summer program is not just an opportunity
to develop your skills as a lawyer and get handson experience. More importantly, it provides an
opportunity to experience the firm’s one-of-a-kind
culture and to interact both professionally and
informally with your future colleagues.”
–
Nowell Bamberger
Associate
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schools are
represented by
the students in
our summer class
50%
of our summer
class went overseas
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Your experience in our summer program will be
more than academic. You’ll work closely with
established attorneys to play a meaningful role in
firm matters. Partners and other senior lawyers
supervise your work, and associates from our
Summer Program Committee mentor you.
Also, our summer program offers the flexibility to either work
with different practice groups or to focus on a particular area. And
you’ll receive the same technology as associates and partners, fully
integrating yourself in the work of the firm.
Your summer associate experience will not be confined to New York
or Washington, D.C. International assignments are plentiful; in past
years, more than one third of our summer associates have spent time
working in Cleary’s overseas offices.
Training ranges from formal to informal. We offer litigation training,
oral argument exercises, “Wall Street Lunches” and corporate
practice seminars, all of which are targeted specifically to summer
associates. In addition, summer associates are invited to attend casual
presentations that introduce them to practices throughout the firm as
well as the lawyers in each area.
You are also welcome to attend CLE programs for our lawyers and
events regularly sponsored by practice groups.
Last, but not least, you’ll take advantage of life in New York and
Washington, D.C., through numerous citywide events, including
partner-hosted dinners, theater, sporting events, concerts and karaoke.
For more information on our summer programs in New York and Washington,
please visit: clearygottlieb.com/careers/ny/summerprogram or
clearygottlieb.com/careers/dc/summerprogram
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ACHIEVEMENTS
“We focus on teamwork and delivering
results. It’s all about getting the best
possible outcome for our clients.”
–
Jeremy Calsyn
Partner
Antitrust Firm of the Year
Chambers USA, 2015
Global Elite Firm
Legal Business’ “Global 100,” 2003–2015 (Every year since the list’s inception)
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Recent Accolades
and Awards
Our clients call on us when simple solutions will not do.
We represent multinational corporations, international
financial institutions, sovereign governments and their
agencies, and domestic corporations and financial
institutions in the countries where our offices are located.
Recent notable achievements and awards include:
A-LIST LAW FIRM
The American Lawyer, 2016
ANTITRUST/REGULATORY FIRM OF THE YEAR
LegalCommunity, 2016
FINANCIAL REGULATION; M&A; PRIVATE EQUITY; RESTRUCTURING;
AND DEBT AND EQUITY-LINKED TEAMS OF THE YEAR
International Financial Law Review, 2016
INVESTMENT FUNDS FIRM OF THE YEAR
Chambers USA, 2016
TOP 10 LAW FIRM
Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms, 2016
TOP 25 U.S. FIRM
NYSE Governance Services and FTI Consulting Inc.’s
“Best Corporate Law Firms,” 2016 (Selected by general counsel)
TOP GLOBAL FIRM
Law360’s “Global 20” List of Preeminent Global Law Firms, 2013–2016
WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, ENFORCEMENT
AND SECURITIES FIRM OF THE YEAR
Benchmark Litigation, 2016
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OPPORTUNITIES
We count among
our alumni:
20
judges, including
a Justice of the
U.S. Supreme Court
440+
investment
banking and
finance executives
50+
hedge fund and
private equity
executives
Our network of stellar alumni
is among our proudest
achievements. The range of
positions that our alumni hold
reflects both the quality of
Cleary’s legal training and the
diverse interests of our lawyers.
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185
general counsel
and senior officers
at Fortune 500
companies
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Gottlieb and Beyond
200
law professors
6
published
fiction authors
55
officials at inter­­
governmental
organizations
We understand that a law firm job can provide the
training that springboards you to a career in an
entirely different field, from academia to business
to not-for-profit work.
We’ll talk openly with you about the possibilities inside and outside
Cleary Gottlieb. But we’ll do more than help you assess your options—
we’ll help you reach your goals.
If the path you choose points to a long-term career at Cleary, we’ll
provide the training and mentoring to make you a strong candidate for
senior attorney, counsel or partner.
If you decide to look outside Cleary, we’ll help you build a résumé that
can lead to the right opportunity. And we have an impressive network
of alumni and clients who regularly call us to fill positions in their
organizations.
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founders or
current directors
of not-for-profits
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In short, we are looking for attorneys who can excel in the law as well as
in business, academia, government service and beyond. That’s why for
more than 70 years, Cleary has been turning out some of the best and
brightest lawyers and leaders.
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Brussels
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London
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Milan
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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Beijing
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Beijing Representative Office
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Contact Us
NEW YORK
Donna Harris
Director of Legal Recruiting
T: +1 212 225 3170
F: +1 212 225 3999
[email protected]
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Georgia Emery Gray
São Paulo
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Consultores em Direito Estrangeiro
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Abu Dhabi
For more information on our recruiting for our
+971 2 412 1700
New York and Washington, D.C., offices, please visit:
Seoul
clearygottlieb.com/careers/ny
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
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Founded in 1946 by lawyers committed to legal excellence, internationalism, and diversity, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a leading
international law firm with approximately 1,200 lawyers around the world. The firm has 16 closely integrated offices in New York, Washington, D.C.,
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