A Charney v. S&C Postscript: Congratulations to Eric Krautheimer!
Before Thanksgiving, we put up an open thread devoted to discussion of the California bar exam. We’re surprised that nobody mentioned this interesting tidbit of news (which we learned about from a tipster via email):
High-powered Sullivan & Cromwell partner Eric Krautheimer, the alleged tormentor of gay associate Aaron Charney, took and passed the July 2007 California bar exam.
Congratulations, Mr. Krautheimer!
Back in April, at the height of the Aaron Charney controversy, it was rumored that Krautheimer was going to be transferred to S&C’s Los Angeles office. Some speculated that it was to remove him from the New York office, where Brokeback Lawfirm all went down. But if Krautheimer’s move to the West Coast is still going forward, despite the settlement of the Charney lawsuit, we’re guessing Krautheimer has his own personal reasons for wanting to move to L.A.
On our earlier post about the move rumors, a commenter called S&C LA wrote: “No truth to this at all. Sorry, this rumor is just that and nothing more.” Presumably this commenter thinks that Eric Krautheimer — a leading M&A lawyer, and a partner making millions of dollars a year, at one of the nation’s top corporate law firms — took California’s three-day bar exam just for fun.
It must have been strange for a veteran lawyer, almost 15 years out of law school, to be taking the bar next to newly minted law school graduates — including 18-year-old Kathleen Holtz. But then again, former Stanford Law School dean Kathleen Sullivan did it — twice.
On the S&C website, Eric Krautheimer is still listed as based in New York. But expect to see him in L.A. sometime soon, now that he’s a member of the California bar.
P.S. On the S&C website, the link to Eric Krautheimer’s bio was moved from here to here. Was the firm trying to render all of ATL’s links to his bio obsolete? If so, nice try — but nothing that a site-wide “Find and Replace” can’t fix.
July 2007 California Bar Examination Pass List [State Bar of California]
Earlier: Brokeback Lawfirm: Is Eric Krautheimer Headed for Hollywood?
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He looks a lot like Ari Gold. Maybe he wants to be an agent. That's where the real money is (ask Scott Boras.)
Is there no California reciprocity, ever?
No California reciprocity evah!
No 1:25, it's the hardest Bar.
Oh that sucks that he had to take the bar again! I went to one of the top law schools in the country- Northeastern law (after transferring from another top school- Thomas M. Cooley) and I wasn't ready to take the bar. I definitely wouldn't want to take it twice!
I heard the Louisiana bar could be harder. Monday, Wednesday and Friday? No Multi-state? No thanks.
Qualifying lawyers barred and practicing for a minimum number of years in another state can sit for an abbreviated "lawyers examination" in California. It is only 2 days long and omits the MBE, I believe.
in soviet russia, bar exam asks YOU to bend over
Thank God for Community Property is right - California has an attorney's examination. I'm not aware of the exact format but it is only 2 days. It may or may not be the same questions as the rest of the bar exam.
Ok, this may be stupid because I am in litigation, but would it really matter if a M&A lawyer with 15 years experience based in Cali wasn't actually admitted in California when he was already admitted in NY? Presumably most deals are either going to be national or even international anyways, I just don't see the relevance of being admitted in California.
S&C has a partner from a tier 4 school?? I'm surprised those elitist scumbags even hired him, let alone made him partner...
Yet another reason why working at S&C in LA isn't worth the higher paycheck.
I ditto 2:13's comment but would like to expand. Do top firms (maybe v10) look past the tier 4 law school with a LLM from a top school??? (Krautheimer's was from NYU). Also on that note, how tough is it to get into a school like NYU for a LLM right from a Tier 4 school, would that also require you to be at the top of your Tier 4 class??? I am just wondering if there is hope for L2L or not???
IF YOU ARE NOT A BIGLAW PARTNER WHO LOOKS LIKE A MUPPET YOU CAN NOT MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THIS TOPIC. STOP NOW. GO TO ANOTHER THREAD.
in soviet russia, bar exam take YOU.
god, get the crappy joke right
2:25, you ARE L2L, and NO, there is no hope for you.
You are a Tier 4 ninja, as ZOMG has observed, and you suck, now and forever.
Does he really make "millions"? Isn't he basically a junior partner? Maybe he is somewhere around A million a year, but I wouldn't pluralize. I could be wrong.
he looks like such an incredible DB in that picture.
Seriously, what does this DB really make????
Krautheimer has been in LA since August. He had all of his stuff moved to an office during the first week of August and he took a month off during the summer to study for the California Bar exam. The firm may be slow in updating his profile/bio on the website. This move was in the works for a long time (whether or not it was related to the Charney affair, I don't know). You will indeed find him in LA soon--today if you want to go visit him.
NALP states that they don't have a multi-tier partnership track.
I am only a law student, but I believe that means that all partners make the same buck, regardless of seniority.
I could be (and most likely am) wrong.
3:19 - do yourself a favor and go hide before you get pelted with spitballs
3:19 - drop out of law school now if you think newly elected partner A that has been with the firm 9 years is making the exact same amount of money as rainmaking partner B who has a portable list of fortune 100 companies as clients and has practiced law for 30 years.
But I would be curious if anyone knows the spread at S&C and similar firms (eg. high is 3 times the low or 5 times or what???)
1:30 - I have the hardest bar, just ask my secretary.
hmmm...what was the settlement on the case?
I interviewed with him for summer associate in LA....he said he transferred there because he wanted to lead more deals and he didnt get that opportunity as much as he hoped in NYC
you people make me sick. STOP making such a big deal about his looks. Like YOU are a bunch of models. People come in all shapes and sizes. Before you cast cast stones look in your mirror!
Man, I KNEW I should have taken that full scholarship to Western New England College of Law. Look at this guy!
this guy is a beast . . . a creature. if anyone at S&C deserved the charney lawsuit, it was Krautheimer. Karma served!
3:19: Figure out what "multi-tier partnership track means". Then blush in deep embarassment and come back here and make a public apology. Finally, concentrate on getting and succeeding in your first job out of law school b4 even thinking words like "partnership track". Christ, you just gave me an idea what you'd be like as a newbie 1st year.