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&lt;p&gt;One of the most prestigious law firms, Sullivan &amp;amp; Cromwell adopts a generalist approach, allowing lawyers to work across industries and subgroups. Sullivan &amp;amp; Cromwell boasts an army of over 900 attorneys across eight countries. The firm prides itself on mentoring and career advising, as well as providing associates with a positive environment to work on cutting-edge legal matters with talented colleagues.&lt;/p&gt;

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Mimi Wu

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Judd Littleton

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