Davis Polk Wardwell is a professional law firm focusing on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation. Founded over 160 years ago in 1849 in New York City, the company has grown to become a global leader in the legal industry. With its headquarters still in New York, Davis Polk Wardwell has expanded its presence to include offices in Menlo Park, Washington DC, São Paulo, London, Paris, Madrid, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. The firm is led by CEO Thomas Reid and employs over 1,500 professionals.
The company prides itself on its diverse workforce, with a strong female representation and a high percentage of ethnic minorities. The firm's legal expertise spans across various sectors such as credit, antitrust, private equity, tax, financial regulation, investment management, insolvency and restructuring, executive compensation, intellectual property, real estate and trusts and estates. With an annual revenue of $1.8 billion and a median employee salary of $135,906, Davis Polk Wardwell is a major player in the professional law industry.
