Herbert Wachtell
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Herbert M. Wachtell or Herb Wachtell (born ?) is a prominent lawyer and the co-founder of the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. He graduated from New York University (B.S. 1952), New York University School of Law (LLB 1955, Order of the Coif), and Harvard Law School (LLM 1955).[1] In 1955–1957 he was Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York.
In 1965 he and his friends Martin Lipton, Leonard Rosen, and George Katz, founded the firm in 1965. The firm excels in big risk and complex, cross-border litigation.
Herbert Wachtell is one of the practice area's most respected figures. His international profile was enhanced by his role representing Silverstein Properties in litigation following the World Trade Center attacks.[2]
Herbert Wachtell is a recipient of the Chambers Lifetime Achievement Award in Litigation in 2006.[3] Videos of Herbert Wachtell, arguing cases in the courtroom, are shown in law school classes as examples of effective trial advocacy.
