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{{Short description|American law firm}}
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{{Infobox Law Firm
{{Infobox Law Firm
| firm_name = Rogers & Wells
| firm_name = Rogers & Wells
| firm_logo = [[Image:Rogers-wells-logo.JPG|213px|Rogers & Wells]] |
| firm_logo = [[Image:Rogers-wells-logo.JPG|Rogers & Wells]]
| headquarters = [[New York City]]
| headquarters = [[New York City]]
| num_offices = 7
| num_offices = 7
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| date_founded = 1873
| date_founded = 1873
| founder =
| founder =
| company_type = [[Limited liability partnership]]
| company_type = [[Limited liability partnership]] (LLP)
| dissolved = 2000 (merged with [[Clifford Chance]])
| dissolved = 2000 (merged with [[Clifford Chance]])
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The firm was well known for its [[litigation]] arm (second-largest in New York City after [[white shoe firm|white shoe]] establishment firm [[Simpson Thacher & Bartlett]]). It also had an active [[capital markets]] and [[international finance]] practice, where its main client was [[Merrill Lynch]]. The firm at its peak embraced approximately 400 attorneys and maintained offices in New York, [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]].
The firm was well known for its [[litigation]] arm (second-largest in New York City after [[white shoe firm|white shoe]] establishment firm [[Simpson Thacher & Bartlett]]). It also had an active [[capital markets]] and [[international finance]] practice, where its main client was [[Merrill Lynch]]. The firm at its peak embraced approximately 400 attorneys and maintained offices in New York, [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Paris]], [[London]], [[Hong Kong]], and [[Frankfurt am Main|Frankfurt]].


In 1986, Rogers & Wells, the prestigious law firm that paid $40 million to defrauded investors in the J. David financial scandal, closed the San Diego office that embroiled it in the fraud-ridden investment company’s affairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schachter |first=Jim |date=1986-07-23 |title=Rogers & Wells, Law Firm Stung in J. David Affair, to Close Office |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-07-23-me-21587-story.html |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2000, the firm merged with London-based [[Clifford Chance]]. The firm practiced as Clifford Chance Rogers & Wells in the Americas until 2003, when the use of the legacy U.S. firm's name was discontinued. Just before and immediately after the merger, some high-profile partners decamped for other firms including New York rival [[Kaye Scholer]]. The Paris outpost joined [[Kramer Levin]].

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In 2000, the firm merged with London-based [[Clifford Chance]]. The firm practiced as Clifford Chance Rogers & Wells in the Americas until 2003, when the use of the legacy U.S. firm's name was discontinued. Just before and immediately after the merger, some high-profile partners decamped for other firms including New York rival [[Kaye Scholer]]. The Paris outpost joined [[Kramer Levin]].


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Albert II, Prince of Monaco]]
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*[[William J. Casey]], [[Director of Central Intelligence]], 1981-1987
*[[Kenneth Chenault]], CEO of [[American Express]]
*[[Kenneth Chenault]], CEO of [[American Express]]
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*[[Roberta Karmel]] (born 1937), Centennial Professor of Law at [[Brooklyn Law School]], and first female [[Securities and Exchange Commission appointees|Commissioner]] of the [[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]].
*[[William P. Rogers]], [[US Secretary of State]], 1969–1973
*[[William P. Rogers]], [[US Secretary of State]], 1969–1973
*[[Kenneth C. Royall]], [[US Secretary of the Army]], 1947–1949
*[[Kenneth C. Royall]], [[US Secretary of the Army]], 1947–1949
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*[[William J. Casey]], [[Director of Central Intelligence]], 1981-1987
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*[[Albert II, Prince of Monaco]].
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*[[Roberta Karmel]] (born 1937), Centennial Professor of Law at [[Brooklyn Law School]], and first female [[Securities and Exchange Commission appointees|commissioner]] of the [[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE0DC163EF932A05750C0A960948260 Rogers & Wells Settles Suit]
*[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE0DC163EF932A05750C0A960948260 Rogers & Wells Settles Suit]
*[https://1800askgary.com/ AskGary: Lawyer & Medical Accident Helpline]
*[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E0D91231F936A15756C0A96F958260 2 Law Firms Plan to Bridge The Atlantic]
*[http://observer.com/1999/05/rogers-wells-close-to-awfully-big-merger-with-london-law-firm/ Rogers & Wells to Merge With London Law Firm]
*[http://observer.com/1999/05/rogers-wells-close-to-awfully-big-merger-with-london-law-firm/ Rogers & Wells to Merge With London Law Firm]
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Latest revision as of 16:10, 23 September 2024

Rogers & Wells
Rogers & Wells
HeadquartersNew York City
No. of offices7
No. of attorneys400
Major practice areasGeneral practice
Date founded1873
Company typeLimited liability partnership (LLP)
Dissolved2000 (merged with Clifford Chance)

Rogers & Wells was an international law firm founded in New York City in 1873. After several name changes, it was renamed for William P. Rogers and John A. Wells. Firms that merged with it include Dwight, Harris, Koegel & Caskey of New York.[1]

Background

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The firm was well known for its litigation arm (second-largest in New York City after white shoe establishment firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett). It also had an active capital markets and international finance practice, where its main client was Merrill Lynch. The firm at its peak embraced approximately 400 attorneys and maintained offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Paris, London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt.

In 1986, Rogers & Wells, the prestigious law firm that paid $40 million to defrauded investors in the J. David financial scandal, closed the San Diego office that embroiled it in the fraud-ridden investment company’s affairs.[2]

In 2000, the firm merged with London-based Clifford Chance. The firm practiced as Clifford Chance Rogers & Wells in the Americas until 2003, when the use of the legacy U.S. firm's name was discontinued. Just before and immediately after the merger, some high-profile partners decamped for other firms including New York rival Kaye Scholer. The Paris outpost joined Kramer Levin.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Koegel, James Erwin". New York Times. 30 November 2008. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  2. ^ Schachter, Jim (1986-07-23). "Rogers & Wells, Law Firm Stung in J. David Affair, to Close Office". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
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