Wachtell is forcing out canoodling Central Park lawyer Nathaniel Cullerton after viral smoochfest: sources

Key Points:

• Nathaniel Cullerton, a Wachtell Lipton partner, is being forced out of the firm following a viral video showing him kissing junior associate Kelsey Borenzweig in Central Park, which also cost him a planned move to rival firm Gibson Dunn.
• Cullerton has been on leave during Wachtell's investigation into their relationship and remains technically employed, but sources say his departure is imminent, though the official timing is unclear.
• Gibson Dunn canceled Cullerton’s hiring after the video surfaced, partly due to the professional hierarchy issue, as Cullerton was a partner and Borenzweig a junior associate in the same litigation department.
• This incident adds to recent upheaval in Wachtell’s litigation group, which saw star litigator Bill Savitt and five partners leave for Gibson Dunn, with Savitt reportedly receiving a highly lucrative contract, although the exact figures are disputed.
• The situation also highlighted personal relationships within the group, including a past romantic involvement between Savitt and partner Sarah Eddy, with no firm policy prohibiting consensual workplace relationships.