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| INFORMATION | | Click on the icons below to print, view the employer questionnaire and add to your list. Click on FAQ at left for definitions of terms. |
 EMPLOYER INFO |
| Employer Name: |
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP |
| Address: |
700 Sixth Street, NW |
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| City: |
Washington |
| State, Zip: |
District of Columbia, 20001 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
(202) 862-2200 |
| Fax: |
(202) 862-2400 |
| Web: |
www.cadwalader.com |
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| Hiring Attorney: |
Mr. Jonathan S. Kanter |
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| Recruiting Contact: |
Ms. Dyana Barninger |
| Title: |
Manager of Associate Development & Recruitment |
| Employer Name: |
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP |
| Address: |
700 Sixth Street, NW |
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| City: |
Washington |
| State, Zip: |
District of Columbia, 20001 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
(202) 862-2240 |
| Fax: |
(202) 862-2400 |
| Email: |
dyana.barninger@cwt.com |
| OFFICE/ORGANIZATION SIZE |
| Multi Office Form: |
N |
| Multi Office Form Reporting For: |
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| Specify: |
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| # Offices On Form: |
1 |
| Total # Offices: |
5 |
| Employer Size Range: |
501-700 |
| Office Size Range: |
51-100 |
| Total Attorneys In This Office: |
79 |
| DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
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| OTHER OFFICES |
| New York | NY | 350 | | London, England | | 20 | | Charlotte | NC | 45 | | Beijing, China | | 5 |
| PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS |
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| Antitrust | 2 | 10 | | Bankruptcy | 3 | 3 | | Capital Markets | 2 | 3 | | Corporate | 0 | 3 | | Intellectual Property | 0 | 2 | | Litigation, White Collar Crime, Securities | 9 | 36 | | Regulated Industries | 2 | 1 | | Tax | 1 | 2 |
| COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT DATA |
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| STUDENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION |
| # 2009 entry-level attorneys who were former interns: |
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| # 2009 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers: |
7 |
| # offers made: |
4 |
| Hire school term clerks? |
CBC |
| Prefer significant prior experience in area? |
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| 1Ls hired? |
TBD |
| For attorney hires, require: Bar admission? |
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| For attorney hires, require: Prior practice experience? |
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| If yes, # of years? |
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| U.S. citizenship required? |
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| When after 12/1 should 1Ls apply? |
12/01/10 |
| Split summers allowed? |
CBC |
| If yes, minimum weeks: |
8 |
| 1Ls considered for interns? |
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| Comments: |
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| 1Ls may not split summers. |
Accept applications for the 2011 Summer Program from: |
| Joint degree students graduating in 2013 or later? |
N |
| Evening students graduating in 2013? |
N |
| Judicial Clerks? |
N |
| Students at non-US law schools? |
N |
What % of legal staff has been with the organization: |
| less than 2 years? |
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| 2-5 years? |
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| 6-10 years? |
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| more than 10 years? |
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Application Process: |
| Date applications first accepted for summer interns: |
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| Date applications first accepted for attorneys: |
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| Deadline for applications from summer interns: |
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| Deadline for applications from attorneys: |
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| Date offers are made to summer interns: |
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| Date offers are made to attorneys: |
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| Average length of hiring process (months) for summer interns: |
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| Average length of hiring process (months) for attorneys: |
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| Do you hire domestic LL.M.s? |
Y |
| In what practice areas: |
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| Do you hire foreign LL.M.s? |
N |
| In what practice areas: |
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| When should LL.M.s submit applications? |
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| Preferred application materials: |
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| Hiring Criteria: |
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| In addition to high academic achievement, we are looking for students who display poise, maturity, self-confidence, initiative, team orientation, creativity, enthusiasm and a desire to succeed. |
| ATTORNEY HOURS |
| Average annual associate hours worked: |
2020 (2008) |
2090 (2009) |
| Average annual associate billable hours: |
1796 (2008) |
1900 (2009) |
| Is there a minimum billable hour expectation? |
Y |
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| If "Yes", number: |
1900 |
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| Hours policy details: |
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| Is billable hour credit given for pro bono work? |
Y |
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| Is there a maximum that will be credited? |
N |
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| If yes, what? |
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| For bonus consideration, is a pro bono hour equivalent to a billable hour? |
Y |
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CLERKSHIP/CREDIT/SUPPLEMENTAL
COMPENSATION |
| Do you have a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)? |
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| If yes, describe: |
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| Judicial Clerkship Bonus: |
Y |
| Compensation/progression credit for judicial clerkship? |
CBC |
| Compensation/progression credit for other advanced degrees? |
CBC |
| Other Compensation: |
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| Bar review course and exam fees; year-end bonus; judicial clerkship bonus and class year credit for Financial Restructuring & Litigation Departments. |
| BENEFITS |
| Benefits: |
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Bar Association Fees
Business Casual Dress Code
CLE
Dental Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Family/Dependent Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/pre-tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Sabbatical Program
Short-term Disability Insurance
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave |
| Benefit Package Comments: |
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Free In-house fitness facility; Discounted membership to off-site fitness facility; off-site emergency child care.
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| WORK/LIFE INFORMATION |
| Average weekly hours per attorney: |
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| Usual scheduled working day: |
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| Part-time allowed? |
Y |
| Part-time available to entry-level? |
N |
| # of part-time associates: |
1 (m) 2 (w) |
| # of part-time partners/members: |
0 (m) 0 (w) |
| # of part-time other lawyers: |
0 (m) 0 (w) |
| Do you have a written part-time policy for associates? |
Y |
| Do you have a written part-time policy for partners? |
N |
| What is the impact of working part-time as an associate, if any, on an associate's progression toward partner? |
CBC |
| Can an associate be promoted to partner while s/he is working on a part-time schedule? |
CBC |
| Can a partner work on a part-time schedule? |
CBC |
| Eligibility for alternative work schedules determined by: |
Department Chair |
| Paid non-medical parental leave? |
Y |
| Comments: |
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| The firm has a robust alternative work schedule policy and offers part time (reduced hours), flex time and compressed time arrangements. |
| TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Coaching/mentoring program? |
Y |
| Evaluations: |
Annual |
| Upward reviews: |
Y |
| Professional development staff: |
Y |
| Billable hours credit for training time: |
Y |
| Rotation for junior associates between departments/practice groups? |
N |
| Is rotation mandatory? |
N |
| Comments: |
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| Billable hours credit is given for time spent as an instructor. |
| PARTNERSHIP DATA |
| Does the firm have two or more tiers of partner? |
N |
| If no, how many years is the partnership track? |
9-10 |
| If yes, how many years is the non-equity track? |
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| How many years is the equity track? |
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| Additional partnership progression information: |
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| In order to qualify for the position Special Counsel, a lawyer must have practiced law for not less than 8 years, possess superior knowledge of the law and superior skills for managing other lawyers and clients, and made significant contributions to the welfare of the firm in such areas as recruiting, training and diversity initiatives. |
DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
EFFORTS |
| Activities to increase the presence and retention of under-represented groups: |
| Minority job fairs: |
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Bar sponsored Programs: |
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| Outreach to law student groups: |
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Firm Diversity Committee: |
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| Directed Mentoring Effors: |
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Rec. at schools w/ large min. pop.: |
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| Comments: |
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| Full-time Director of Diversity; mandatory diversity training for attorneys and staff; receptions for law students of color; paid minority bar association memberships; diversity report and newsletter; affinity/attorney resource groups; signatory to diversity statements and pledges; participant in SEO Summer Internship Program; LSAT Prep Scholarship; sponsor of Practicing Attorneys for Law Students (PALS) and Legal Outreach Program; supporter of professional membership organizations committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession, including NBA, NAPABA, HNBA, Lambda Legal and MCCA; and member of NYC and DC Minority Associates Networking Series coalition. |
| CAMPUS INTERVIEWS |
| Selected Campuses: |
Duke University School of Law
George Washington University Law School
Georgetown University Law Center
Harvard Law School
Howard University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
University of Chicago Law School
University of Virginia School of Law
Yale Law School |
| Job Fair/Corsortia Attended: |
Mid-Atlantic BLSA Job Fair |
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| CAMPUS INTERVIEWS FOR PRIOR YEAR |
| # of Schools Visited in 2009: |
9 |
| # of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2009: |
1 |
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| PRO BONO INFORMATION |
| Pro Bono Contact Information |
| Pro Bono Contact: |
Annie Mohan |
| Title: |
Manager of Pro Bono |
| Phone: |
212-504-6665 |
| Fax: |
212-504-6666 |
| Email: |
annie.mohan@cwt.com |
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| The information indicated here is: |
| Firm-wide: |
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Office Specific: |
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| %Firm Billable Hours last year: |
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| Average Hours per Attorney Last Year: |
42 Associates
11 Partners/Members
20 Other Lawyers
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| Participation last year: |
59% Associates
20% Partners/Members
30% Other Lawyers
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| What percentage of attorneys performed more than 20 hours? |
37 |
| What was the number of actual pro bono hours contributed by the organization in the prior calendar year?
13535 |
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| Does the organization maintain a formal pro bono policy that sets forth the organization's commitment to pro bono? |
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How does the organization define what constitutes pro bono legal work? The Firm's definition of pro bono is based on the American Bar Association's Model Rule 6.1.
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| Does the organization set annual goals regarding the minimum number of pro bono hours to be contributed by the organization? |
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| If yes, what is that annual goal? |
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| Does the organization set individual attorney goals regarding the minimum number of pro bono hours to be contributed? |
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| If yes, what is that annual goal? |
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| Is an attorney's commitment to pro bono activity considered a favorable factor in advancement and compensation decisions? |
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If yes, to what extent?
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| Are full-time support services (word processing, online research Lexis/Westlaw, out of pocket costs) available for pro bono representation? |
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If so, are there any limitations? No.
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| Are associates provided written evaluations of their work on pro bono matters? |
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| Does the organization employ one or more of the following structures to manage its pro bono program and to provide training and guidance to participating attorneys? |
| Full-time attorney in a dedicated pro bono coordination/oversight role |
| An attorney who coordinates pro bono projects as an ancillary duty to other work |
| Pro Bono Committee |
| Non-attorney administrator |
| Other: |
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How is pro bono work assigned/distributed? Lists of available pro bono assignments are distributed periodically. Attorneys are also encouraged to submit eligible matters of interest to the Pro Bono Advisory Group and management for consideration.
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| If an attorney is permitted to bring a pro bono case
for possible consideration by the firm, who makes decisions about
whether the firm will handle the matter?
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| Pro Bono Coordinator |
| Pro Bono Committee |
| Department Chair |
| Other: Management |
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| Does the organization provide any of the following to enable its attorneys to participate in pro bono activities or work in a public interest setting? (Check all that apply) |
| Externships |
| Sabbaticals |
| Fellowships |
| Part-time pro bono programs |
| Other |
| If so, please describe: |
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| Are pro bono opportunities available for summer associates? |
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| Additional comments (Please use this space to provide any additional information about your organization's pro bono program including any special recognition or awards the organization has received for its pro bono work.): |
Cadwalader has a long-standing tradition of providing pro bono services to those in need. This commitment serves the goal of (a) meeting our professional obligation to provide legal services to those unable to afford an attorney, and (b) providing professional development opportunities for junior associates to assume principal responsibility for important matters. Our pro bono program encompasses legal assistance to those in need or without access to the justice system, volunteer service and community projects, and financial contributions to charitable organizations. Both new and experienced attorneys have the chance to help the indigent and contribute to matters and causes of public interest as well as to gain valuable personal and professional experience.
Cadwalader’s pro bono programs are managed by a Pro Bono Advisory Group, which includes the Firm’s Manager of Pro Bono. The group’s mission is threefold: (a) to identify and maintain relationships with select public service agencies and other organizations; (b) to oversee the procedures for the supervision, management and administration of pro bono assignments; and (c) to carry out the annual fundraising campaigns for pro bono organizations.
While we encourage all personnel to bring pro bono projects in which they are interested to the Group’s attention, many of our pro bono clients come to us from the outside referral sources and legal services agencies with which we have long-standing relationships. The Firm believes that our attorneys should dedicate substantial resources to pro bono matters, with an annual goal of at least 50 hours per attorney.
Cadwalader continues to make a mark by volunteering our time, skills, and resources to improve the quality of life for those in the communities where we live and work, our country, and our world.
2009 Awards & Recognitions:
Associate Alicia Clifford was named as a recipient of the Sanctuary for Families Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Advocacy.
Associates Ryan Andreoli, Gillian Groarke, Daniel Melman, and partner Ronit Setton were honored as recipients of the Pro Bono Publico Awards for outstanding service to The Legal Aid Society and its clients.
Cadwalader was among the law firms honored by Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) for fulfilling its annual pro bono pledge
Associates Jennifer Choe, Amanda Kosowsky and Jennifer Wetzel were honored by the Access to Justice Program of the New York State Courts for their contributions to the New York City Family Court Legal Services Project.
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| What are some of the areas in which your firm has performed pro bono work in the past year? |
| Our pro bono activities encompass legal services for not-for-profit organizations and indigent individuals in a range of areas, including: civil rights, corporate, criminal appeals, dispute resolution, entertainment, family law, health care, immigration, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and tax. |
| PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIPS |
| Do you sponsor split public interest summer and/or post-graduate fellowships? |
N |
| Public Interest Fellowship Comments: |
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| NON - DISCRIMINATION POLICY |
| Non-Discrimination: |
Cadwalader is impartial in all its relations with its employees and applicants, and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status in any group protected by law.
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| NARRATIVE |
Established in 1792, Cadwalader has been building premier practices for over 200 years. More than 500 attorneys, working in offices strategically located in the key financial and governmental hubs of New York, London, Charlotte, Washington, DC and Beijing, have strong ties to top financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and other leading businesses. Clients come to Cadwalader for our ability to handle groundbreaking transactions, complex litigation, and novel issues arising in emerging areas of law. Our legacy of crafting innovative solutions continues today with our work on headline-grabbing deals and our resolution of multifaceted disputes. Our core areas of practice include: antitrust, banking, business fraud, corporate finance, corporate governance, healthcare, insolvency, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private client, private equity, real estate, regulation, securitization, structured finance, and tax.
Our summer program plays a central role in the firm's recruiting process. Geared primarily towards second-year law students, the program offers a well-rounded view of the firm's clients, departments, attorneys and culture. Summer associates spend 10 to 12 weeks at the firm focusing on training and professional development. At Cadwalader, you will develop the skills that you need to become a world-class lawyer, starting on your very first day at the firm. You will be presented with real opportunities and real challenges. You will be responsible for important projects, work directly with partners, and gain exposure to the many varied aspects of our practice while performing the same types of assignments as entry-level attorneys. You'll be included in client meetings, and drafting and strategy sessions, as well as attend negotiations, closings and court appearances. You will participate in training workshops that cover important areas such as legal writing and negotiations skills, and seminars that address topics of current interest and legal developments. To ensure that you receive critical direction, guidance and feedback, you will be assigned both a partner and an associate mentor, as well as an assignment manager.
You will also have opportunities to build important relationships with our attorneys and your fellow summer associates. From cooking classes and sailing events, to nights bowling and Washington Nationals games, summer associates are treated to the best that DC has to offer.
Cadwalader offers competitive benefits and compensation packages and is committed to developing and supporting policies that encourage personal as well as professional growth. More detailed information about our practices and people can be found on our recruiting website at www.cadwalader.com/makehistory/. |
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