A Heritage of Excellence and Service

Since the earliest days of our two predecessor firms, WilmerHale has played a leading role in historic events and landmark cases that have shaped the nation and left their mark across the globe. In matters ranging from the Army-McCarthy hearings to the legal defense of civil rights, from the 9/11 Commission to the restoration of the rule of law in apartheid-torn South Africa, our lawyers have been privileged to make contributions that have profoundly affected our society and our profession.

1910-01-01 06:13:38

1910-1919

Reginald Heber Smith publishes Justice and the Poor, a seminal work in the evolution of modern legal aid in the United States.

1920-01-01 00:00:00

1920-1929

Hale and Dorr's cumulative billing reaches its first million dollars.

1930-01-01 17:22:11

1930-1939

"...an older senior partner is expected to work 5.5 hrs. on weekdays and 2.5 hrs. on Saturdays, with one month vacation." —Hale and Dorr Annual Report

1940-01-01 17:22:11

1940-1949

The American Bar Association Journal debuts Reginald Heber Smith's formula to determine how partners should be fairly compensated.

1950-01-01 16:03:58

1950-1959

Joseph Welch represents the US Army in the historic Army-McCarthy hearings.

1959-03-03 03:26:17

1960-1969

Hale and Dorr completes its first IPO for high-tech company Analog Devices, becoming the leading law firm in the eastern United States for IPO work.

1970-01-01 16:03:58

1970-1979

In January, Jim St. Clair leaves Hale and Dorr to become Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon during the Watergate controversy.

1980-01-01 03:26:17

1980-1989

Lloyd Cutler argues NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co., helping the NAACP avoid a financial penalty that could have forced it to close.

1990-01-01 03:26:17

1990-1995

Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering becomes the first charter signatory to the ABA's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge. Hale and Dorr signs on the same year.

1996-01-01 16:03:58

1996-1999

Hale and Dorr completes its 150th initial public offering of the decade.

2024

January 2024

WilmerHale celebrates 20 years since the merger that created the firm.

January 2023

WilmerHale wins landmark trial against the US government on behalf of client Gilead.

January 2022

WilmerHale achieves a landmark trial victory for DaVita, Inc.

January 2021

The firm continues to help clients impacted by COVID-19, including small businesses struggling to stay afloat.

January 2020

To help clients navigate the global pandemic, WilmerHale launches its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force.

January 2019

The firm opens its 13th office, in San Francisco, to expand services for clients.

January 2018

WilmerHale celebrates the 100th anniversary of the formation of Hale and Dorr, one of its two legacy firms.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the firm's adoption of a distinctive philanthropy model that guides WilmerHale's community service efforts.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

GIR names WilmerHale the Most Impressive Investigations Practice of the Year for cross-border work.

Jan 2015

The firm unveils WilmerHaleLaunch.com, a resource to help entrepreneurs build their business.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

WilmerHale files its 100th Inter Partes Review, marking a significant milestone in the post-America Invents Act era.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

WilmerHale leads BP's response to congressional inquiries in the Deepwater Horizon matter.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

The US Supreme Court rules in a decision resulting from the firm's efforts in Boumediene v. Bush that foreign citizens at Guantanamo have rights.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering and Hale and Dorr merge to become Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, combining 1,000 lawyers and 1,500 staff.

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

Hale and Dorr completes its 150th initial public offering of the decade.

Jan 1990 - Dec 1995

Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering becomes the first charter signatory to the ABA's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge. Hale and Dorr signs on the same year.

Jan 1980 - Dec 1989

Lloyd Cutler argues NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co., helping the NAACP avoid a financial penalty that could have forced it to close.

Jan 1970 - Dec 1979

In January, Jim St. Clair leaves Hale and Dorr to become Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon during the Watergate controversy.

March 1959

Hale and Dorr completes its first IPO for high-tech company Analog Devices, becoming the leading law firm in the eastern United States for IPO work.

Jan 1950 - Dec 1959

Joseph Welch represents the US Army in the historic Army-McCarthy hearings.

Jan 1940 - Jan 1949

The American Bar Association Journal debuts Reginald Heber Smith's formula to determine how partners should be fairly compensated.

Jan 1930 - Dec 1939

"...an older senior partner is expected to work 5.5 hrs. on weekdays and 2.5 hrs. on Saturdays, with one month vacation." —Hale and Dorr Annual...

Jan 1920 - Dec 1929

Hale and Dorr's cumulative billing reaches its first million dollars.

Jan 1910 - Dec 1919

Reginald Heber Smith publishes Justice and the Poor, a seminal work in the evolution of modern legal aid in the United States.

A Heritage of Excellence and Service

1910-01-01 06:13:38

1910-1919

1920-01-01 00:00:00

1920-1929

1930-01-01 17:22:11

1930-1939

1940-01-01 17:22:11

1940-1949

1950-01-01 16:03:58

1950-1959

1959-03-03 03:26:17

1960-1969

1970-01-01 16:03:58

1970-1979

1980-01-01 03:26:17

1980-1989

1990-01-01 03:26:17

1990-1995

1996-01-01 16:03:58

1996-1999

A Heritage of Excellence and Service

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