The Messy Family Drama Of A Biglaw Firm Founder

This Biglaw founder had a fascinating career.

William Gibbs McAdoo, the founding partner of what white shoe Biglaw firm, is also known for his political career, having served as Treasury Secretary under Woodrow Wilson? He also ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 1920. Though he led in the first ballot at the convention, his nomination was ultimately blocked by Wilson — who has also McAdoo’s father-in-law. [Awkward.] Wilson had hoped a deadlocked convention would lead to calls for him to serve a third term in office.

Hint: McAdoo is also known for serving as general counsel for the founders of United Artists, taking a 20 percent share of the venture for the effort.

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