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WilmerHale

Washington, DC · Led by Susan Murley

Revenue

$1.2B

Lawyers

1,000+

Offices

13+

Founded

2004

About WilmerHale

WilmerHale, formed from the 2004 merger of Wilmer Cutler Pickering and Hale and Dorr, is a legal powerhouse that bridges Washington, DC policy expertise with Boston's innovation economy. The firm is home to some of the most prominent lawyers in American public life, with an unmatched roster of former government officials and Supreme Court advocates. WilmerHale's dominance in intellectual property, SEC enforcement defense, and government investigations makes it one of the most consequential firms in the country.

Practice Areas

Government & Regulatory

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Securities & SEC Enforcement

National Security

Cybersecurity

Notable Clients

Major technology companies

Financial institutions

Life sciences companies

Universities

Notable Alumni

Robert Mueller

Jamie Gorelick

Seth Waxman

William Weld

Fun Fact

Robert Mueller, the Special Counsel who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, returned to WilmerHale after completing his investigation. The firm has an extraordinary concentration of former top government officials.

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