History

History

A Heritage of Excellence and Service
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr®

Since the earliest days of our two legacy 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.

In this video, we'll explore some key moments from the rich history of the two firms that merged to form WilmerHale 20 years ago, along with some of the significant milestones we've achieved since then.

Our interactive history timeline below showcases selected milestones—both great and small—that chart the evolution of our firm.

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