DEWEY & LEBOEUF — MEMORANDUM — UPDATE ON THE FIRM’S SITUATION
TO: Global Personnel
First, we want to express our appreciation to all of the staff and lawyers who have made this firm great and who continue to support the firm. We know how stressful the current uncertainty can be for everyone involved. We are continuing to do everything we can to help the firm continue with the great work that we are still doing every day.
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We are writing to let everyone know that they should not be alarmed by recent press speculation about any imminent plan for any type of filing. The firm remains in business, continues to serve its clients with the highest level of quality and has made no decision to go in any different direction.
As you have undoubtedly read, we are exploring possible transactions with other firms and other alternatives for moving forward. We will continue to do so and will let people know if anything definitive is agreed to. For now, please continue to do all of our work as you always have as that is the best thing we can all do to help the firm at this difficult time.
Martin [Bienenstock], Steve [Davis], Jeff [Kessler], Charley [Landgraf], and Rich [Shutran]
The Office of the Chairman
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