High-profile Attorneys Karen Dunn and Team Leave Paul Weiss to Launch New Law Firm
In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the legal community, high-profile attorneys Karen Dunn and her team have announced their departure from the prestigious law firm Paul Weiss to launch their own firm. Dunn, who is known for her work on high-profile cases and her close ties to the Democratic Party, has been a key figure at Paul Weiss for years. Her departure, along with several of her colleagues, is seen as a major loss for the firm.
Dunn, a former federal prosecutor, has been a partner at Paul Weiss for over a decade. During her time at the firm, she has represented clients in a wide range of high-profile cases, including corporate litigation, white-collar crime, and regulatory matters. She has also been a key advisor to several Democratic politicians, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.
According to sources close to Dunn, the decision to leave Paul Weiss and start her own firm was driven by a desire for more autonomy and control over her practice. Dunn and her team reportedly felt that they could better serve their clients and pursue their own vision for the future by striking out on their own.
The departure of Dunn and her team comes just a few months after Paul Weiss made headlines for cutting a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business. The firm, which has a long history of representing clients in high-stakes legal battles, was facing pressure from the Biden administration to sever ties with certain clients and adopt stricter ethical guidelines.
While the details of Dunn’s new firm have not been officially announced, sources close to her team say that they are already in talks with several high-profile clients and are planning to hit the ground running. Dunn’s reputation and track record of success are expected to attract a strong roster of clients to the new firm, which is likely to focus on high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters.
The departure of Dunn and her team is a major blow to Paul Weiss, which has long prided itself on its reputation for excellence and its ability to attract top legal talent. The firm, which was founded in 1875 and has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and London, is known for its work on high-profile cases and its close ties to the political establishment.
In a statement released following the announcement of Dunn’s departure, Paul Weiss expressed its gratitude for her years of service and wished her well in her future endeavors. The firm also emphasized its commitment to continuing to provide top-notch legal services to its clients and to upholding its reputation for excellence.
As Dunn and her team prepare to launch their new firm, the legal community is abuzz with speculation about what the future holds for them. Will they be able to replicate the success they enjoyed at Paul Weiss? Will they be able to attract top talent and build a strong client base? And perhaps most importantly, how will their departure impact the future of Paul Weiss and the broader legal industry?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the launch of Dunn’s new firm is sure to be one of the most closely watched developments in the legal world in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to unfold.