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An Introductionto Our Firm—

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MoscowBeijingSeoulAbu DhabiHong Kong—In 1946, six distinguished lawyers had the visionto regard the law as a global profession and thecourage to create a firm dedicated to the conceptthat legal excellence can be achieved only whenlawyers in a firm cooperate in their practicerather than compete. In so doing, the foundersof Cleary Gottlieb created an environment wherecollegiality, trust and respect are the guidingprinciples under which we work all over theworld today.

A Focus on Excellence“Cleary Gottlieb has been a global firm sincethe very beginning, and we understand thevalue of this for our clients and our culture.We take opening an office seriously andunderstand the commitment it representsto a region. When you walk into any ofCleary’s 16 offices, you immediately sensethat it is part of one integrated firm.”—Francesca OdellPartner“You’re dealing with extremely talented peopleat Cleary. They also understand the practicalrealities that clients face and are able to respondto questions with those in mind.”Chambers USA, 20164An Introduction to Our Firm

#1 AntitrustPracticeVault Guide to the Top100 Law Firms, 2017#4InternationalLaw FirmVault Guide to the Top100 Law Firms, 2017#7 BestLaw FirmVault Regional Guide,New York, 2017Clients trust us to handle their most challenging assignments,whether large corporate transactions, bet-the-company litigationmatters or cases of first impression.Our work is rarely easy, but we believe you will find it interestingand rewarding. Our lawyers say that what attracted them toCleary Gottlieb is the opportunity to work on high-profile casesand transactions where the stakes are the highest and wheretheir talents can make a difference in the outcome of a case orcompletion of a deal.Cleary is consistently spotlighted in Law360’s annual “Global 20”survey, which is a ranking of law firms with the greatest globalreach and expertise. The firm has been on the list every year since2011, when the survey was first conducted. Cleary ranks at or nearthe top of every list measuring law firm success, including Vault,Chambers, The American Lawyer and its “Diversity Scorecard,” andthe Financial Times’ “U.S. Innovative Lawyers” report.“We focus on teamwork and deliveringresults. It’s all about getting the bestpossible outcome for our clients.”—Jeremy CalsynPartnerAn Introduction to Our Firm5

A Pioneer in Globalizingthe Legal ProfessionWe are proud of the way we build our presence abroad. The officeswe open in new locations are staffed with homegrown ClearyGottlieb lawyers, which preserves our culture. Equally important,we bring the talents of lawyers across the firm to bear on issuesfacing local clients.We’ve routinely received “matter of the year” and individual lawyerawards from a range of publications, including The American Lawyer,The Asian Lawyer, Asian Legal Business, China Business Law Journal,Euromoney, India Business Law Journal, Institute of Competition Law,International Financial Law Review, International Tax Review,LatinFinance, Latin Lawyer, Law360, LegalCommunity, ProjectFinance and Turnarounds & Workouts.“I’ve been resident in Cleary offices in theU.S., UK and Asia—that kind of immersiveinternational experience has made me abetter lawyer and impacts how I approachevery matter that crosses my desk.”—Joshua FrankelSenior Attorney6An Introduction to Our Firm

“One thing that became clear to me when I wasan associate in our Brussels office: ClearyGottlieb is, to its core, a global firm. The lawyersin our 16 offices have the combination of localand international perspectives needed to dotheir work at the highest level.”—Mark ed1/3of our partnershave served intwo or more ofthe firm’s officesAn Introduction to Our FirmAmericas Law Firmof the YearInternational FinancialLaw Review, 2015 and 2016Law Firm of the YearLatinFinance, 2011–2016Russian Law Firmof the YearInternational FinancialLaw Review, 2013–2017Global 20 FirmLaw360, 2012–2016South KoreaInternational Firmof the YearChambers Asia, 2013, 2015 and 2017Global Elite FirmLegal Business’ “Global 100,”2003–2016 (Every year since thelist’s inception)7

Professional Developmentand Training“There is nothing more satisfying than watchingjunior associates grow and gain confidence intheir abilities. I make it a priority to put juniorassociates in front of the client. They have afresh perspective and intuit things differently,and they work well with the private equityfirms’ junior folks—the decision-makers oftomorrow. It’s a win-win for senior and juniorlawyers alike.”—Elizabeth LenasPartner“A core value of Cleary Gottlieb isinclusion, and we have launched aleadership development program withthe goal of fostering a professionalculture in which all of our lawyers canthrive. The future leaders of the firmare already here — it’s our job to helpthem reach their full potential.”—Breon PeacePartner8An Introduction to Our Firm

We provide training so you can integrate quickly and take responsibility in clientmatters early in your career.—— All Cleary lawyers spend theirfirst two weeks in our “miniMBA”course, which covers the basics ofWall Street, finance, accountingand other topics usually found inan MBA course.—— We offer a structured curriculumaimed at developing skills suchas communication, negotiation,project management, businessdevelopment, effective delegation,giving feedback and more.—— First-year associates have accessto training covering all of ourpractice areas.—— A rich in-house CLE program isoffered throughout the year, withcomprehensive courses at alllevels in all practices areas.In addition to our formal training program, you will learn a great deal by doing.As you gain experience and become a more senior associate, you will build yourconfidence and creativity.“On almost any day of the week,you can go to a lunch seminar ondifferent topics, which run fromthe fundamental to the intricate.And our Cleary Core Curriculumhelps you transition from being alaw student to a practicing lawyer.”—Mary WatsonDirector of Professional DevelopmentAn Introduction to Our Firm9

Senior Guidance“Every partner remembers being anassociate and how valuable it was to gethands-on training from colleagues.I consider passing that along to each groupof new lawyers to be both a responsibilityand a privilege.”—Katherine Mooney CarrollPartnerCleary’s lockstep compensation model isbased purely on seniority at all levels. We feelthis reinforces a culture in which teamworkand the interests of our clients are prioritized.An absence of competition and an environmentof collaboration promote enthusiasm for thetraining and development of colleagues andthe respect of each lawyer’s contributions.10An Introduction to Our Firm

90%of our currentpartners joined thefirm as associatesYou will receive more than a handshake and an orientationpackage when you arrive at Cleary Gottlieb. You will start arelationship with an assigned mentor, an experienced lawyerwho can guide you through professional and personal life atthe firm.Even more important, though, is the day-to-day mentoringyou’ll receive working with senior lawyers, advising clients andparticipating in firm life. And when you choose the practice thatwill become your specialty, you’ll have additional opportunitiesto connect with mentors. Lawyers working in the same grouptake the time to help each other—in meetings, at lunch, in thehallways.Our approach to mentoring is one that comes full circle. Weguide your career ahead and, in turn, eventually you will helpnew associates advance their careers.“At Cleary, I have been able to develop myworkflow both through formal staffingchannels and the relationships I’ve built.I have always known who to turn to if Iwanted work in a particular practice areaor with a particular person.”—Kimberly SpoerriPartnerAn Introduction to Our Firm11

Summer ExperienceYour experience in our summer program will be more than academic. You’ll workclosely with established attorneys to play a meaningful role in firm matters. Partnersand other senior lawyers supervise your work, and associates from our SummerProgram Committee mentor you.Your summer associate experience will not be confined to New York or Washington,D.C. International assignments are plentiful; in past years, more than one-third ofour summer associates have spent time working in Cleary’s overseas offices.Training ranges from formal to informal. We offer litigation training, oral argumentexercises, “Wall Street Lunches” and corporate practice seminars, all of which aretargeted specifically to summer associates. In addition, summer associates are invitedto attend casual presentations that introduce them to practices throughout the firm aswell as the lawyers in each area.We also encourage learning more about New York City and Washington, D.C. throughnumerous local events, including partner-hosted dinners, theater, sporting events,concerts and karaoke.“Working as a summer associate is notonly a great learning experience for lawstudents, it’s also an immersive experiencein the life and culture of a law firm. Youhave the opportunity to work closely withattorneys across different practice areasand to socialize more informally at events.You’ll get a true feel of what it’s like to be aCleary lawyer.”—Lisa SchweitzerPartner12An Introduction to Our Firm

“The work experience thatsummer associates get iscompletely authentic. It’swhat attorneys will do whenthey start full time, and it’sthe work I do on a daily basis.”—Deborah FrancoisAssociate26schools arerepresented bythe students inour summer class49%of our summerclass participatedin our overseasrotation program“The summer program providesan opportunity to experience thefirm’s one-of-a-kind culture. I gotto both develop my skills as alawyer and do hands-on workwith my future colleagues.”—Macey LevingtonAssociateAn Introduction to Our Firm13

Recent Accolades and AwardsOur clients call on us when simple solutions will not do.We represent multinational corporations, internationalfinancial institutions, sovereign governments and theiragencies, and domestic corporations and financial institutionsin the countries where our offices are located.Top 25 U.S. Firm(Selected by General Counsel)NYSE Governance Services and FTI Consulting Inc.’s“Best Corporate Law Firms,” 2016322practice and lawyerrankings earned inthe Chambers Global2017 edition60of these rankingswere top tier80%of partners recognizedby Chambers“Everything we do is ultimately focusedon delivering first-rate services to ourclients, who come to us for their mostdemanding matters. Job No. 1 is to getit right.”—Steve WilnerPartner14An Introduction to Our Firm

“We know that clients come to Cleary forelegant and creative solutions to complicatedproblems. I love working on those challengesand delivering above and beyond our clients’expectations.”—Elaine EwingPartnerRecent notable achievements and awards include:100% Coporate Equality IndexHuman Rights Campaign, 2016 and 2017Arbitration Law Firm of the YearLegalCommunity, 2017A-List Law FirmThe American Lawyer, 2016Antitrust/Regulatory Firm of the YearLegalCommunity, 2016Financial Regulation; M&A; PrivateEquity; Restructuring; and Debt andEquity-Linked Teams of the YearInternational Financial Law Review, 2016White-Collar Crime, Enforcementand Securities Firm of the YearBenchmark Litigation, 2016Antitrust Firm of the YearChambers USA, 2015Investment Funds Firm of the YearChambers USA, 2016An Introduction to Our Firm15