Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams returns to Paul Weiss as partner

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Damian Williams, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is returning to the law firm Paul Weiss as a partner. He stepped down from his federal position in November 2024. Williams was appointed U.S. Attorney in 2021 and oversaw significant cases, including those involving Senator Bob Menendez and Sam Bankman-Fried. His departure comes as Donald Trump prepares to nominate a new U.S. Attorney. At Paul Weiss, Williams will focus on federal and state investigations, white-collar matters, and internal investigations. He previously worked at the firm before his government service.


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