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Paul Hastings LLP

Los Angeles, CA·16 offices

Firm Overview

Paul Hastings has built one of the most active finance and M&A platforms in BigLaw, with a particularly strong leveraged finance practice and one of the best employment practices in the country. The firm's global network and its willingness to invest in high-quality lateral talent have made it an increasingly powerful force in the BigLaw market.

Associate Experience

Paul Hastings associates in the finance practice gain deep exposure to leveraged buyout financing and capital markets work. The employment practice provides a different but equally compelling associate experience in one of the most dynamic areas of the law.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Paul Hastings is one of the most active lateral recruiting firms in BigLaw — both at the associate and partner levels. The firm has grown significantly through strategic lateral hiring and continues to be a strong destination for finance, M&A, and employment practitioners.

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